LS tractor MT342, Operator'S Manual

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▶ The Protective Structure and interconnecting components are a certified system.
Any damage, fire, corrosion or modification will weaken the structure and reduce
your protection. If this occurs, the Protective Structure MUST be replaced with a
new one. Contact your authorized local dealer for Protective Structure inspection
and replacement.
▶ In case of an accident, fire, tip or roll-over, the following MUST be performed by a
qualified technician before operating the tractor again.
- The Protective Structure MUST be replaced.
- The mounting or suspension for the Protective Structure , operator seat and
suspension, seat belt and mounting components and wiring within the operator’s
protective system MUST be carefully inspected for damage.
- All damaged parts MUST be replaced.
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DO NOT attach any device to the Protective Structure for pulling purposes.
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DO NOT weld, drill holes, attempt to straighten or repair the protective
structure. The modification can reduce the structural integrity of the
structure which can cause death or serious injury in the event of fire, tip, roll
over, collision or accident and void the warranty.
Warning
 Protective Structures : For the operator’s safety, various protective structures, i.e. Bonnet (Hood),
Fan cover, PTO safety cover, PTO shaft protection cap, Roll-bar or another Roll-over Protective
Structure, etc. are attached on the tractor. If these structures are modified or removed by user
arbitrarily, it may cause serious accident. Such behaviors are prohibited strictly.
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Level of protection of the FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) :
- For cabin model , it provides protection against falling objects according to OECD code 10
standard . The energy level of drop test is 1365 J. But it does not mean that the cabin provide full
protection against all the falling objects in the work field.
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For roll-bar model , it does NOT offer any protection against falling objects. It is recommended to
use a certified FOPS structure when working with front-end loaders.
 Level of protection against hazardous substances :
- For cabin model of this tractor, it provides protection against hazardous substances according to
EN15695-1:2009 (Category 2). But it can provide only dust protection level by pressurizing air in
the cabin with air filters
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Do not use the tractor with crop sprayers in chemical hazardous area.
- For roll-bar model, it does NOT provide any protection against hazardous substances. Do not
use the tractor with crop sprayers in hazardous area.
 When using an agricultural tractor with crop sprayers, the following hazards exist:
• Risks due to spraying hazardous substances with a tractor (fitted with a cab or not).
• Risks related to entering or exiting the cab(if fitted) during the application of hazardous substances.
• Risks related to the possible contamination of the operating environment.
• Risks related to cleaning the cab and maintaining the air filters (if fitted).
For protection against hazardous dust, aerosols, and vapors, see the instructions provided by the
chemical agent supplier, the sprayer manufacturer, and the basic rules contained in this manual.
Always use the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and any other special devices as instructed
by the chemical supplier's instructions during spraying operations.