• Avoid parking on steep slopes. If at all possible,
park on a firm and level surface; if not, park across
a slope and chock the wheels.
Failure to comply with this warning may allow the
tractor to move and could cause injury or death.
OPERATING THE PTO
• Wait until all moving components have completely
stopped before getting off the tractor, connecting,
disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning, or servicing any
PTO driven equipment.
• Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times.
Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in
use.
(1) PTO shaft cover
(2) PTO shaft cap
• Before installing or using PTO driven equipment,
read the manufacturer's manual and review the
safety labels attached to the equipment.
To prevent PTO driven equipment from improper or
unsafe use, select the lower speed (540 rpm)
unless the higher one is specifically recommended
as safe by the equipment manufacturer.
• When operating stationary PTO driven equipment,
always apply the tractor handbrake and place
chocks behind and in front of the rear wheels. Stay
clear of all rotating parts.
Never step over rotating parts.
USING 3-POINT HITCH
• Use the 3-point hitch only with equipment designed
for the appropriate category of 3-point hitch usage.
• When using a 3-point hitch mounted implement, be
sure to install the proper counterbalance weight on
the front of the tractor.
• To avoid injuries like pinching fingers while raising
or lowering the 3-point hitch:
Keep away from moving parts like lift arms, lifting
rods, or lower links.
• To avoid injury from separation:
Do not extend the lift rod beyond the groove on the
threaded rod.
(1) Groove
• Use the
“UP”
switch and
“DOWN”
switch or dial
only on farm fields. For all other applications, use
the depth control dial to move the attachment.
TOWING A TRAILER
• Connect the trailer after carefully confirming its
brake type and the tractor connector. Connection
errors will inhibit full brake performance, which is
extremely dangerous.
(See Trailer brake on page 153.)
Brake type of trailer
Tractor
Dual-line trailer brake
Connect to dual-line connector
Single-line trailer brake
Connect to single-line connec-
tor
SERVICING THE TRACTOR
Before servicing the tractor, park it on a firm, flat and
level surface, set the parking brake, lower all
implements to the ground, place the shuttle lever in
neutral, stop the engine and remove the key.
• Allow the tractor time to cool off before working on
or near the engine, muffler, radiator and so on.
• Do not remove the radiator cap while the coolant is
hot. When cool, slowly rotate the cap to the first
stop and allow sufficient time for excess pressure to
escape before removing the cap completely. If the
tractor has a coolant recovery tank, add coolant or
water to the tank, not the radiator.
(See Checking the coolant level on page 258.)
• Always stop the engine before refuelling. Avoid
spills and overfilling.
• Do not smoke when working around the battery or
when refuelling. Keep all sparks and flames away
from the battery and fuel tank. The battery presents
an explosive hazard, because it gives off hydrogen
and oxygen especially when recharging.
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