Zetor PROXIMA POWER Z90 2012, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USERS
Please, pay increased attention to the
parts of the Operator’s Manual that are
marked with this symbol.
This symbol accompanies all
important warnings that concern
operation safety.
Observe these warnings and
be extremely careful in these
cases!
Inform your colleagues and
other users about these warn-
ings.
Carefully study the chapters
marked with this symbol before
starting to perform operation, re-
pairs and adjustments of your
tractor.
This symbol identifies all impor-
tant information concerning op-
eration, adjustment and repairs
of the starter motor.
Observe these instructions
and be extremely careful in
these cases!
This symbol marks parts of the
Operator’s Manual concerning
environment protection.

This symbol refers to optional
tractor accessories installed by
the manufacturer on the cus-
tomer’s request.
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
1.
The tractor may only be operated by
a trained person that has a valid driving
licence and has been thoroughly ac-
quainted with the operation and safety
rules.
2. Besides the safety instructions men-
tioned in the Operator’s Manual you are
obliged to respect generally valid safety
and traffic rules of the country where the
tractor is used.
PROPER CLOTHING
3.
Do not wear loose clothing and free
flying long hair.
4. During work use suitable (prescribed)
means of personal protection (working
boots, gloves, etc.)
STARTING THE ENGINE
5.
The engine cannot be started by driv-
ing the tractor downhill.
6. The engine cannot be started by tow-
ing the tractor with another tractor.
7. Only start the engine from
the driver’s seat with the shift
lever and reversing lever in the
neutral position, PTO switched
off and the clutch pedal de-
pressed. Life hazard when start-
ing by means of short-circuiting
starter terminals.
8. The key in the switch box must be in
the “I” position.
9. When preheating the engine with an
electric heater first connect the supply
cable to the heater and then connect the
heater to the mains. After the end of
preheating first disconnect the heater
from the mains.
DRIVING OPERATION
10.
Hoses of the hydrostatic steering,
brakes and fuel system must be checked
and replaced if any signs of damage are
found. These are some examples of
hose damage signs: - cracks on the hose
surface, releasing of pre-tensioning of
hose connection (which can be verified
by easy removal of the hose from the
connection) and mechanical damage of
the hose. Hoses with indicated service
life must be replaced immediately after
the expiration of the service period.
11. During driving on roads with trailers
and tools the brake pedals must be con-
nected with a latch.
12. The brakes and steering must be in
the perfect condition all the time.
13. Driving downhill without an engaged
gear is forbidden.
14. Switching the reversing lever at a
speed over 10 km/h is forbidden.
15. Pay special attention when driving on
a slope and muddy, sandy, icy or uneven
ground.