Zetor HORTUS HS CL, Operator'S Manual

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Service Tractor Safely
Work in Ventilated Area
Tractor Runaway
1. The tractor can start even if the transmission is engaged position causing tractor to runaway and
serious injury to the people standing nearby the tractor.
2. For additional safety keep the pull to stop knob (Fuel shut off control) in fully pulled out position.
Transmission in neutral position, foot brake engaged and PTO lever in disengaged position while
attending to safety starter switch or any other work on tractor.
Safety Starter Switch
1. Clutch operated safety switch is provided on all tractors which allow the starting system to become
operational only when the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
2. Do not by-pass this safety starter switch or work on it. Only authorized dealers are recommended to
work on safety starter switch.
3. On some models safety starter switch is provided on transmission high-low shifter lever and in PTO
shifter lever. The tractor can be started only if high-low shifter lever is in neutral position.
Caution: Safety Starter Switch is to be replaced after every 2,000 hours / 4 years, whichever is
earlier.
Do not wear a necktie, scarf or loose clothing when you
work near moving parts. If these items were to get caught,
severe injury could result.
Remove rings and other jeweler to prevent electrical
shorts and entanglement in moving parts.
HODP024
Do not start the tractor in an enclosed building unless the
doors & windows are open for proper ventilation, as tractor
fumes can cause sickness or death. If it is necessary to
run an engine in an enclosed area remove the exhaust
fumes by connecting exhaust pipe extension.
HODP025
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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