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Safety notes
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Wait for traffic to clear before entering a public road.
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Beware of blind intersections. Slow down until you
have a clear view.
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DO NOT attempt to pass at any intersection.
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Slow down for turns and curves.
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Make wide, gentle turns.
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Signal your intent to slow, stop or turn.
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Shift to a lower gear before going up or downhill.
(Fig.2-40)
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Keep tractor in gear. Never coast with the clutch
disengaged or transmission in neutral (Fig.2-40).
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Check for correct coupling between power steering
on the tractor and corresponding system on the
tractor.
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STAY OUT of the path of oncoming traffic.
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Drive in your correct lane keeping as near to the
curb as possible.
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If traffic builds up behind you, pull off the road and
let it go by.
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Drive defensively. Anticipate what other drivers
might do.
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When towing a heavy load, start braking sooner than
normal and slow down gradually.
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Watch out for overhead obstructions (bridges, trees
etc.).
SAFETY - AFTER USE
Always stop the tractor safely (DO NO park the tractor on
a slope). Engage the parking brake, engage the Park-Lock
(if equipped), disengage the PTO, engage the lowest gear,
lower any implement to the ground, stop the engine and
remove the ignition key BEFORE leaving the driver’s seat
(Fig.2-41).
Fig.2-40
Fig.2-41
