Lx410/450/490 Operator's Manual
Before starting any service work, park the tractor on
solid and level ground, engage the parking brake
securely, for details, see "6. Lock and Set the Parking
Brake" on page 7-4, lower the implement to the
ground, move all the levers to N (neutral) position,
push down Power Take Off (PTO) switch to OFF
position, shut off the engine and remove the key.
1. Always keep a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher
readily available.
2. Before accessing the engine, muffler, radiator
and radiator cap or other possibly hot
components, wait until the tractor has fully cooled
down.
3. Use extreme care in handling diesel fuels. Diesel
fuels are extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Use only a container approved by the
local effective law.
4. Make sure to shut off the engine before refueling.
After refueling, replace fuel filler cap securely and
wipe off any spilled diesel fuel before starting the
engine as the diesel fuel may cause a fire or
explosion.
5. Do not smoke while refueling. Keep any spark or
open flame away from the fuel tank.
6. Never refuel the tractor indoors because diesel
fuel vapors will accumulate in the area.
7. Never store the fuel container or tractor indoor
where there is an open flame or spark, such as a
gas water heater, space heater or furnace.
8. Do not smoke while working around the battery.
Keep any sparks or open flame away from the
battery. The battery emits hydrogen and oxygen
gasses, in particular during recharging and can
pose a hazard of explosion.
9. Prior to “jump starting” a tractor that has fully
depleted battery, read and follow all the
instructions in “Chapter 15. SERVICE THE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM” on page 15-1.
10. Add coolant or water to the reserve tank, not to
the radiator (For details, see “Check the Cooling
System” on page 14-14).
11. Before working on or around electrical
components, disconnect the negative (–) battery
terminal first.
12. To prevent a spark occurring from short circuit,
disconnect the negative (–) battery terminal first
and reconnect last.
13. The operator must not mount a tire onto a rim.
Only qualified person must mount tire onto a rim.
14. Always keep the tires at the correct tire air
pressure level. Avoid exceeding the
recommended tire air pressure specified in the
Operator’s Manual
.
15. Keep the tractor securely supported while
changing the wheels or adjusting the tire tread
width. Make sure to tighten the wheel bolts to the
specified tightening torque.
11. Safe Practices for Servicing the Tractor