New Holland 140TL, Original Instructions Manual

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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Precautionary Statements
A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain precautions. To help
prevent accidents, read the following precautions before operating this equipment. Equipment should be operated
only by those who are responsible and instructed to do so.
Carefully review the procedures given in this manual with all operators. It is important that all operators be familiar
with and follow safety precautions.
General
1. Read the Operator's Manual carefully before using the
tractor or loader. Lack of operating knowledge can
lead to accidents.
2. Replace damaged or illegible safety decals. See the
Specifications section of this manual for required de-
cals.
3. Operate the tractor and loader only from the operator's
seat.
The Tractor
1. Use an approved roll bar and seat belt for safe opera-
tion. Overturning a tractor without a roll bar can result
in death or injury. If your tractor is not equipped with a
roll bar and seat belt, see your tractor dealer.
2. Equip your tractor with FOPS (Falling Object Protec-
tive Structure) and seat belts before installing or oper-
ating the loader.
3. Use the loader only on a tractor with the ROPS in-
stalled. Whenever possible, operate the tractor and
loader with the ROPS in the upright and locked posi-
tion and the seat belt fastened and correctly adjusted.
When operating in restricted overhead environment
with the ROPS folded down, do not wear the seat belt.
Always return the ROPS to the upright and locked po-
sition as soon as operating conditions permit.
4. Add the recommended wheel ballast and/or rear
weight as recommended in the owner's manual to
provide good stability.
5. Move the wheels to the tractor manufacturer's widest
recommended settings to increase stability.
6. Move and turn the tractor at low speeds.
The Loader
1. Improper use of a loader can cause serious injury or
death.
2. Do not lift or carry anybody on the loader or in the
bucket or attachment.
3. Never allow anyone to get under the loader bucket or
reach through the lift arms when the bucket is raised.
4. Do not walk or work under a raised loader, bucket,
or attachment unless it is securely blocked or held in
position.
5. Avoid overhead wires and obstacles when the loader
is raised. Contacting electrical lines can cause elec-
trocution.
6. Make sure all dismounted loaders are on a hard, level
surface.
7. Do not repair, remove, or replace any parts of the
loader while it is in the dismounted position.
Operating the Loader
1. It is the loader owner's responsibility to be certain that
anyone operating the loader reads this manual first to
be aware of the safe way of operating the loader.
2. Exercise caution when operating the loader with a
raised, loaded bucket or fork.
3. Avoid loose fill, rocks, and holes. They can be dan-
gerous for loader operation or movement.
4. Use care to maintain proper stability when operating
on steep grades. Always carry the bucket in the low-
est position possible.
5. Allow for the loader length when making turns.
6. Stop the loader arms gradually when lowering or lift-
ing.
7. Use caution when handling loose or shiftable loads.
8. Carry the bucket at a low position during transport for
better visibility.
9. When parking or servicing, lower the bucket to the
ground, stop the engine, and set the park brakes be-
fore leaving the tractor seat.
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