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SECTION 00 -- GENERAL -- CHAPTER 1
START UP
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Never run the engine in confined spaces which
are not equipped with adequate ventilation for
exhaust gas extraction.
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Never bring your head, body, arms, legs, feet,
hands, fingers near fans or rotating belts.
ENGINE
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Always loosen the radiator cap very slowly
before removing it to allow pressure in the
system to dissipate. Coolant should be topped up
only when the engine is stopped.
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Do not fill up fuel tank when the engine is running.
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Never adjust the fuel injection pump when the
tractor is moving.
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Never lubricate the tractor when the engine is
running.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
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If it is necessary to use auxiliary batteries, cables
must be connected at both sides as follows: (+)
to (+) and (--) to (--). Avoid short--circuiting the
terminals. GAS RELEASED FROM BATTERIES
IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. During charging,
leave the battery compartment uncovered to
improve ventilation. Avoid sparks or flames near
the battery area. Do no smoke.
•
Do not charge batteries in confined spaces.
•
Always
disconnect
the
batteries
before
performing any type of service on the electrical
system.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
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Some fluid coming out from a very small port can
be almost invisible and be strong enough to
penetrate the skin. For this reason, NEVER USE
YOUR HANDS TO CHECK FOR LEAKS, but use
a piece of cardboard or a piece of wood for this
purpose. If any fluid is injected into the skin, seek
medical aid immediately. Lack of immediate
medical attention may result in serious infections
or dermatitis.
•
Always take system pressure readings using the
appropriate gauges.
WHEELS AND TYRES
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Check that the tyres are correctly inflated at the
pressure specified by the manufacturer.
Periodically check for possible damage to the
rims and tyres.
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Stay at the tyre side when inflating.
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Check the pressure only when the tractor is
unloaded and tyres are cold to avoid wrong
readings due to over--pressure.
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Never cut, nor weld a rim with the inflated tyre
assembled.
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To remove the wheels, block both front and rear
tractor wheels. Raise the tractor and install safe
and stable supports under the tractor in
accordance with regulations in force.
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Deflate the tyre before removing any object
caught into the tyre tread.
•
Never inflate tyres using flammable gases as
they may originate explosions and cause injuries
to bystanders.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Lift and handle all heavy components using lifting
equipment of adequate capacity. Ensure that
parts are supported by appropriate slings and
hooks. Use lifting eyes provided to this purpose.
Take care of the persons near the loads to be
lifted.
