Shibaura ST460, Operator'S Manual

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8. Keep the tractor in the same gear when
going downhill as used when going uphill. Do
not coast or free wheel down hills.
9. Any towed vehicle with a total weight
exceeding that of the towing tractor must be
equipped with brakes for safe operation.
10. Never apply the differential lock when turning.
When engaged, the differential lock will
prevent the tractor from turning.
11. If the tractor becomes stuck or the tires
become frozen to the ground, reverse the
tractor to prevent overturning.
12. Always check overhead clearance, especially
when transporting the tractor. Watch where
you are going, especially at row ends, on
roads, around trees and low hanging
obstacles.
13. Use extreme caution when operating on
steep slopes.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
1. Before starting the tractor, apply the parking
brake, place the PTO control 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 the tractor.
3. Do not bypass the neutral start switches.
Consult your SHIBAURA dealer if your
neutral start controls malfunction.
4. Use jumper cables only in the recommended
manner. Improper use can result in tractor
runaway.
5. Avoid accidental contact with the gearshift
lever while the engine is running. Unexpected
tractor movement can result from such
contact.
6. Before leaving the tractor, park the tractor on
level ground, apply the parking brake, lower
the attached implements to the ground,
disengage the PTO, and turn the engine off.
Never get off the tractor while it is in motion.
7. Do not park the tractor on a steep incline.
8. Do not run the tractor engine in an enclosed
building without adequate ventilation.
Exhaust fumes can cause death or illness.
9. If the power steering or engine ceases
operating, stop the tractor immediately.
10. 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 the tractor to overturn.
11. Always set the hydraulic selector lever in
position control when attaching or
transporting equipment. Ensure hydraulic
couplers are properly mounted and will
disconnect safely in case of accidental
detachment of implement.
12. 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 front end.
13. Engage the clutch slowly when driving out of
a ditch, gully or up a steep hillside.
Disengage the clutch promptly if the front
wheels rise off the ground.
14.
Ensure any attached equipment or
accessories are correctly installed, are
approved for use with the tractor, do not
overload the tractor and are operated and
maintained in accordance with the
instructions issued by the equipment or
accessory manufacturer.