SAME SOLARIS 35, Use And Maintenance

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SECTION I SAFETY/DECALS/SYMBOL
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To help keep you and others around you safe, your tractor must be
equipped with:
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Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS), and seat belt.
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Tractor P.T.O. shield.
Your tractor may also need:
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Rear view mirror.
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Fire extinguisher.
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ROPS, FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure), protective enclo-
sure or protective screens. Remember FOPS are protection from light
falling objects and are not intended as protection from large falling ob-
jects such as large round bales or fence rails.
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SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem, additional safety guards, lights
or decals and a back up alarm.
Know which devices are required for safe operation of your tractor. Use
them. Make sure they are in place and in good condition.
DO NOT remove
or disconnect any safety device.
Check the Equipment
Before you begin your working day, take time to check your tractor and
ensure that all systems are in good operational condition.
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DO NOT smoke while refu-
elling the tractor. Keep any
type of open flame away.
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Stop the engine and wait for
it to cool before refuelling.
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Check for loose, broken,
missing, or damaged parts.
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Have everything put into
good repair. Make certain all
safety devices are in place.
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Check ROPS and seat belt
for damage. A damaged ROPS or seat belt MUST be replaced.
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Ensure that implements and attachments are properly installed and
that the tractor and implement P.T.O. rev/min ratings match.