Zetor HORTUS HS CL, Operator'S Manual

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Operating the Tractor
1. Before starting the tractor apply the parking brake, place the PTO (Power Take Off) lever in the ''OFF''
position, the hydraulic control levers in the downward position, the remote control valve levers in the
neutral position (If fitted) and the transmission in neutral.
2. Do not start the engine or controls while standing besides the tractor. Always sit on the tractor seat
when the engine or operating controls.
3. Safety starter switch.
In order to prevent the accidental starting of the tractor, a safety switch has been provided. The
starting system of the tractor is connected through this switch, which becomes operative only when
the clutch pedal is depressed. On some models shuttle shifter lever and PTO button should also be in
neutral position for completing the starting circuit. Do not bypass the safety starter switch. Consult
your Zetor tractor dealer / distributor if safety starting switch malfunctions.
4. Avoid accidental contact with the gear shifter lever while the engine is running. Unexpected tractor
movement can result from such contact.
5. Do not get off or climb the tractor while it is in motion.
6. Shut off the engine, remove the key and apply the parking brake before getting off the tractor.
7. Do not operate the tractor in an enclosed building without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes can
cause death.
8. Do not park the tractor on a steep slope.
9. If power steering or Engine seizes to operate, stop the tractor immediately.
10. Pull only from the swinging draw bar or the lower link drawbar in the down position. Use only
a drawbar pin that locks in place. Pulling from the tractor rear axle carriers or any point above the rear
axle may cause the tractor's front end to lift.
11. If the front end of the tractor tends to rise when heavy implements are attached to the three-point
linkage, install front end or front wheel weights. Do not operate the tractor with a light front end.
12. Always use hydraulic position control lever when attaching equipments / implement and when
transporting equipment. Be sure that the hydraulic couplers are properly mounted and will disconnect
safely in case of accidental detachment of implement.
13. Do not leave equipment / implement in the raised position.
14. Use the flasher / turn signal lights and slow moving vehicle (SMV) signs when driving on public roads
during both day and night time, unless prohibited by law.
15. Dim tractor lights when meeting a vehicle at night. Be sure the lights are adjusted to prevent the
blinding on the eyes of coming vehicle operator.
16. Emergency stopping instruction; If tractor fails to stop even after application of brakes. Pull the knob of
fuel shut off control rod.
Driving the Tractor
1. Watch where you are going especially at row ends, on roads, around trees and low hanging
obstacles.
2. To avoid upsets, drive the tractor with care and at speeds compatible with safety, especially when
operating over rough ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and when turning at corners.
3. Lock the tractor brake pedals together when transporting on roads to provide proper wheel braking.
4. Keep the tractor in the same gear when going downhill as used when going uphill. Do not coast or
free wheel down hills.
5. 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.
6. When the tractor is stuck or tires are frozen to the ground, back out to prevent upset.
7. Always check overhead clearance, especially when transporting the tractor.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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