Mahindra Gyrovator SLX Series, Owner'S Manual

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4) Disconnect the hydraulic pipes from the tractor taps when the machine is serviced.
5) Before proceeding with any work under the machine, make sure that the driveline has been detached from the
PTO and secure the machine itself with supports to make sure that it is unable to accidentally drop.
6) It is absolutely forbidden for persons without a driving license, inexpert persons or those in precarious health
conditions to drive the tractor with the machine mounted.
7) Strictly comply with all the recommended accident preventing measures described in this handbook.
8) Assembly of a implement on the tractor will shift the weights on the axles. It is there fore advisable to add weights
to the front part of the tractor in order to balance the weights on the axles themselves.
9) The coupled implement may only be controlled through the propeller shaft complete with the necessary safety
devices for overloads and with the guards fixed with the relative latch. Keep away from the propeller shaft while
it is turning.
10) Before starting the tractor and implement, always check that all safety devices guarding transport and use are in
a perfect condition.
11) The instruction labels affixed to the machine give useful advice on how to prevent accidents.
12) Always comply with the highway code in force in your country when travelling on public roads.
13) Transport on roads takes place under the total responsibility of the user, who is obliged to verify the adequacy of
the machine to the rules of the road traffic code in force in that country.
Comply with the maximum permissible weight on the axle of the tractor, the total adjustable weight, transport
regulations and the highway code.
14) Always become familiar with the controls and their operation before starting work.
15) Always wear suitable clothing. Never ever wear loose garments or those with edges that could in some way
become caught up in rotating parts or moving mechanisms.
16) As indicated, couple the implement to a tractor of adequate power and configuration, using a device (lift)
conforming to the prescriptions.
17) Take the utmost care during the implement coupling and release phases.
18) Any accessories for transport must be equipped with adequate signals and guards.
19) Never ever leave the driving seat whilst the tractor is moving.
20) It is very important to remember that the road holding, steering and braking capacity may be even notably
influenced by the presence of a towed or mounted implement.
21) Always take care of the centrifugal force exercised by the furthered position of the center of gravity, when turning
corners with the implement mounted.
22) Before engaging the pto, check that the rpm rate is that prescribed. Never exchange the 540 rpm rate for 1000
rpm.
23) It is absolutely forbidden to stand within the operative range of the machine where there are moving parts.
1) Trailing Board.
2) Mast Bracket Front.
3) Top Link Tilting Adjusting Rod.
4) Propeller shaft.
5) Tractor pto coupling.
6) Lower tractor coupling links.
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2.0 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT
PREVENTING PROVISIONS
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