Rural King RK24 Hydrostatic, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
10. Pull only from the swinging draw
bar or the lower link drawbar in
the down position. Use only a
drawbar pin that locks in place.
Pulling from the tractor rear axle
carriers or any point above the
rear axle may cause the tractor’
s front end to lift.
11. If the front end of the tractor
tends to rise when heavy imple-
ments are attached to the three-
point linkage, install front end
or front wheel weights. Do not
operate the tractor with a light
front end.
12. Always use hydraulic posi-
tion control lever when attach-
ing equipments/implement and
when transporting equipment.
Be sure that the hydraulic cou-
plers are properly mounted and
will disconnect safely in case
an implement accidentally de-
taches.
13. Do not leave equipment/imple-
ment in the raised position.
14. Use the flasher/ Turn signal
lights and Slow Moving Vehi -
cle (SMV) signs when driving
on public roads during both day
and night time, unless prohibit-
ed by law.
15. Dim tractor lights when meet-
ing a vehicle at night. Be sure
the lights are adjusted to pre-
vent the blinding on the eyes of
coming vehicle operator.
16. Emergency stopping instruction;
If tractor fails to stop even after
application of brakes. Turn off
the ignition switch. (or turn off
the key).
<DRIVING THE TRACTOR>
1. Watch where you are going es-
pecially at row ends, on roads,
around trees and low hanging ob-
stacles.
2. To avoid upsets, drive the tractor
with care and at speeds compat-
ible with safety, especially when
operating over rough ground,
crossing ditches or slopes, and
when turning at corners.
3. Lock the tractor brake pedals to -
gether when transporting on
roads to provide proper wheel
braking.
4. Keep the tractor in the same gear
when going downhill as used
when going uphill. Do not coast
or free wheel down hills.
5. Any towed vehicle and/or trail-
er whose total weight exceeds
that of the towing tractor, must be
equipped with its own brakes for
safe operation.
6. When the tractor is stuck or tires
are frozen to the ground, back
out to prevent upset.
7. Always check overhead clear -
ance, especially when transport-
ing the tractor.
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