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2.7 Specific safety instructions to start the tractor
2.7.1 Protection of persons other than the operator
Procedure
1.
Before starting up, walk all the way round the tractor and any attached equipment. Ensure that no
one is under it, on it or close to it.
2.
Warn anyone nearby that the tractor is about to start.
3.
Only start up if there is nobody in the vicinity of the tractor/implement assembly. Pay particular
attention to looking out for children.
2.7.2 Start up safely
General instructions
DANGER: Before starting the engine, ensure there is plenty of ventilation in the area.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Do not operate the engine in an enclosed space.
• Always start the engine from the operator's seat.
• Adjust the seat before using the tractor to ensure it is correctly positioned in relation to the controls and
to minimize vibration (see description of seat).
• For road use, ensure that the tractor brake pedals are locked together.
• Fasten the seat belt.
• Position the reverse shuttle lever and the gear shift lever in neutral.
• Deactivate the power take-off (PTO) controls.
• Follow the start-up procedure in chapter Operation, Engine: Start-up.
DANGER:
Start the engine with the ignition key
and from the operator's seat only.
Do not attempt to start the engine by
short-circuiting the starter terminals.
The tractor may start in gear and this
can cause serious injury or death to
anyone in the vicinity.
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