StarTrac 263-4WD-8G-STAGE-V, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL | STARTRAC 263 4WD – 8G – STAGE – V
2.14 SAFETY: FOR SAFE OPERATION
For safe operation of an agricultural tractor, you must be a qualified and authorized operator. To
be qualified you must understand the written instructions supplied in this Operator Instruction
Book, have training, and know the safety rules and regulations for the job.
Some regulations specify, for example, that no one under the age of 18 years (according to
European Rules) may operate power machinery. This includes tractor, it is your responsibility to
know what these regulations are, and obey them, in the operating area of situation.
These will include, but are not limited to, the following instructions for safe tractor operations:
An operator should not use alcohol or drugs which can change his/her alertness or
co-ordination. An operator on prescription or 'over the counter' drugs needs medical
advice on whether he or she can properly operate machines.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
1. NEVER allow children or unqualified persons to operate your tractor. Keep others away from
your area of work.
2. Securely fasten your seat belt when the tractor has a safety frame in the upright position.
3. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near ditches, embankments and holes.
4. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slippery, or muddy surfaces.
5. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.
6. Watch where you are going, especially at row ends, on roads, and around trees.
7. DO NOT permit others to ride on the tractor or the implement unless an approved
passenger seat is fitted.
8. Hitch only to the drawbar and recommended hitch points, and never above the center line
of the rear axle.
9. Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns, starts or stops, when the tractor is stopped,
apply the parking brakes securely.
10. Never modify or remove any part of the equipment and never use attachments unless they
are properly matched to your tractor.
11. Lock the tractor brake pedals together when transporting on roads to provide proper wheel
braking.
12. Keep the tractor in the same gear when going downhill as used when going uphill. Do not
coast or free wheel down hills.
13. Any towed vehicle and/or trailer whose total weight exceeds that of the towing tractor,
must be equipped with its own brakes for safe operation.
14. When the tractor is stuck or tyres are frozen to the ground, back out to prevent upset.
15. Always check overhead clearance, especially when transporting the tractor.