Check the equipment
Before starting your day's work, take time to check
your tractor and ensure that all systems are in good
working order.
Check for loose, broken, missing or damaged
parts. Make any repairs that may be necessary.
Make sure all safety devices are in place.
Check the safety frame and seat belt for damage.
Replace the safety frame or belt if damaged.
Ensure that implements and attachments are
properly fixed and that the tractor and implement
PTO RPM ratings match.
Check the tyres for cuts, cracks, wear and correct
pressure. Replace damaged or worn tyres.
Check the operation of the brake padels and
parking brake. Adjust if necessary.
Stop the engine and wait for it to cool before
refuelling.
DO NOT smoke while refuelling the tractor (Fig. 1.
5). Keep flames at a safe distance.
Check the engine oil level and top up if required.
Perform all maintenance and adjustment procedure
outlines in the Routine Maintenance section.
Check that the PTO safety locking devices are
connected.
Check that the PTO guard and drivelines are
correctly mounted.
Check the hydraulic systems of the tractor and
implements.
WARNING:
Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluids under
pressure can harm the skin and eyes and cause
serious injury or death. Leaks of fluid under
pressure may not be visible. Use a piece of card
or wood to locate the leak. Never use your bare
hand. Always wear protective goggles. If any fluid
is injected into the skin, it must be removed
surgically within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this type of injury (Fig. 1. 6).
Before applying pressure to the fuel injection system or
to the hydraulic system, make sure that all connections
are tight and that none of the rigid or flexible pipes is
damaged. Before disconnecting the fuel or hydraulic
lines, be sure to relieve all pressure from the circuit.
Fig.1. 5
Fig. 1. 6
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Safety notes