Valtra T144, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
About this manual........................................................................................1
Tractor serial numbers.................................................................................2
1 Safety precautions................................................................................12
1.1 Hazard statements.............................................................................................12
1.2 Safety rules........................................................................................................12
1.2.1 Replacing safety and information signs............................................................12
1.2.2 Safety signs......................................................................................................12
1.2.3 Maintaining hardware safety............................................................................ 21
1.2.4 Using safety features........................................................................................22
1.2.5 Safe operation..................................................................................................25
1.2.5.1
Following safe operating practices............................................. 25
1.2.5.2 Getting into and out of the cab....................................................27
1.2.5.3 Driving on public roads............................................................... 28
1.2.5.4 Controlling the driving speed...................................................... 28
1.2.5.5 Driving downhill...........................................................................29
1.2.5.6 Permitted driving inclinations......................................................29
1.2.5.7 Operating with implements......................................................... 29
1.2.5.8 Running with power take-off driven implements or machines.... 31
1.2.5.9 Using ballast weights..................................................................31
1.2.5.10 Towing........................................................................................ 32
1.2.5.11 Ensuring personal safety of other people................................... 32
1.2.5.12 Fire hazards................................................................................33
1.2.5.13 Handling viton seals subjected to high temperatures................. 33
1.2.5.14 Aftertreatment system.................................................................34
1.2.5.15 Working with the front loader......................................................34
1.2.5.16 Repair and maintenance.............................................................35
2 Instruments and controls......................................................................36
2.1 One-key locking system.....................................................................................36
2.2 Pedals................................................................................................................36
2.3 Dashboard......................................................................................................... 37
2.4 Control panel for A-pillar display and Proline.....................................................38
2.5 Proline instrument panel ................................................................................... 38
2.5.1 Symbols on the Proline instrument panel display.............................................39
2.5.2 Indicator lights on the left side of the display....................................................40
2.5.3 Indicator lights on the right side of the display................................................. 41
2.6 Controls on the right-hand side..........................................................................43
2.6.1 Driving controls.................................................................................................43
2.6.2 Linkage.............................................................................................................44
2.6.2.1
Rear linkage................................................................................44
2.6.2.2 Front linkage...............................................................................44
2.6.3 Power take-off.................................................................................................. 45
2.6.3.1
Rear power take-off.................................................................... 45
2.6.3.2 Front power take-off....................................................................46
2.6.4 Auxiliary hydraulics...........................................................................................47
2.6.5 Other controls...................................................................................................48
2.6.6 Main power emergency button.........................................................................48
2.7 Controls on the rear side....................................................................................49
2.7.1 Rear window opening latch.............................................................................. 49
2.7.2 Additional wipers.............................................................................................. 49
2.7.3 Rear drive pedal...............................................................................................50
2.8 Controls on the left-hand side............................................................................50
2.9 Controls on the right-hand side roof console .................................................... 51
2.10 Controls on the Skyview equipment right-hand side roof console .................... 52
2.11 Working light controls.........................................................................................53
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