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10. Some components of your tractor, such as
gaskets and friction surfaces (brake linings,
clutch linings, etc.) may contain asbestos.
Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous to your
health. You are advised to have any mainte-
nance or repair on such components carried out
by an authorized New Holland Dealer. However,
if service operations are to be undertaken on
parts that contain asbestos, the essential
precautions listed below must be observed:
Work out of doors or in a well ventilated area.
Dust found on the tractor or produced during
work on the tractor should be removed by
Dust waste should be dampened, placed in
a sealed container, and marked to ensure
If any cutting, drilling, etc. is attempted on
materials containing asbestos, the item
should be dampened and only hand tools or
1. Before starting the tractor, apply the parking
brake, place the PTO lever in the “OFF” position,
the lift control lever in the down position, the
remote control valve levers in the neutral
position, and the transmission in neutral.
2. Always sit in the tractor seat when starting the
engine or operating controls. Do not start the
engine or operate controls while standing beside
3. Do not bypass the neutral start switches. Consult
your New Holland Dealer if your neutral start
controls malfunction. Use jumper cables only in
the recommended manner. Improper use can
4. Avoid accidental contact with the gear shift lever
while the engine is running, as this can cause
5. Before getting off the tractor, disengage the PTO,
turn the engine off, and apply the parking brake.
Never get off the tractor while it is in motion.
6. Do not park the tractor on a steep incline.
7. Do not operate the tractor engine in an enclosed
building without adequate ventilation. Exhaust
fumes can cause death or illness.
8. If the power steering or engine ceases operating,
9. Pull only from the drawbar or the lower link
drawbar in the down position. Use only a drawbar
pin that locks in place. Pulling from the tractor
rear axle or any point above the axle may cause
10. If the front end of the tractor tends to rise when
heavy implements are attached to the three-
point hitch, install front end or front wheel
weights. Do not operate the tractor with a light
11. Always set the hydraulic selector lever in position
control when attaching or transporting equip-
ment. Ensure hydraulic couplers are properly
mounted and will disconnect safely in case of
accidental detachment of implement.
when traveling on public roads both day and
night (unless prohibited by law).
14. When operating at night, adjust lights to prevent
1. Watch where you are going, especially at row
ends, on roads, around trees and low hanging
2. To avoid upsets, drive the tractor with care and at
a safe speed. Use extra caution when operating
over rough ground, when crossing ditches or
slopes, and when turning corners.
3. To provide two-wheel braking, lock tractor brake
pedals together when transporting on roads.
4. Do not coast or free wheel down hills. Use the
same gear when going downhill as is used when
5. Any towed vehicle with a total weight exceeding
that of the towing tractor should be equipped with
6. If the tractor becomes stuck or the tires become
frozen to the ground, back up the tractor to
7. Always check overhead clearance, especially
when transporting the tractor.
Summary of Contents for TC21D
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