Shibaura ST460, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
THE TRACTOR
1. Read the Operator's Manual carefully before
using the tractor. Lack of operating knowledge
can lead to accidents.
2. Only allow properly trained and qualified
persons to operate the tractor.
3. Use an approved roll bar for safe operation.
Overturning a tractor without a roll bar can
result in death or injury. If your tractor is not
equipped with a roll bar, see your SHIBAURA
Dealer.
4. Always use the seat belt. The only instance
when the seat belt should not be used is if
the roll bar has been removed from tractor or
folding ROPS is in down position.
5. If a front-end loader is to be installed, always
use a FOPS (Falling Object Protective
Structure) canopy to avoid injury from falling
objects.
6. Use the handholds and step plates when
getting on and off the tractor to prevent falls.
Keep steps and platform cleared of mud and
debris.
7. Do not permit anyone but the operator to ride
on the tractor. There is no safe place for
extra riders.
8. Keep all safety decals clean of dirt and grime,
and replace all missing, illegible, or damaged
safety decals. See the list of decals in the
decal section of this manual.
9. Install all guards before starting the engine or
operating the tractor.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
1. Always sit in the driver’s seat while starting or
driving the tractor. Do not start the engine or
operate controls while standing beside the
tractor.
2. When driving on public roads, have
consideration for other road users. Pull in to
the side of the road occasionally to allow any
following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the
legal speed limit set in your country for
agricultural tractors.
3. Dip the tractor lights when meeting a vehicle
at night. Make sure the lights are adjusted to
prevent blinding the driver of an oncoming
vehicle.
4. Reduce speed before turning or applying the
brakes. Brake both wheels simultaneously
when making an emergency stop. Ensure
that both brake pedals are locked together
when traveling at road speeds or when on
public roads to ensure correct operation of
trailer brakes, balanced operation of the
tractor brakes.
5. Use extreme caution and avoid hard
application of the tractor brakes when towing
heavy loads at road speeds.
6. To avoid overturns, 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.
7. Use extreme caution when rise the front-end
loader or the three-point linkage implements.
In these conditions, the center of gravity of
the tractor may transfer to upward and tractor
may roll over, earlier than expected.