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1.2. Safety precautions.
A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain
precautions to prevent the possibility of injury or damage. The following precautions should be taken
to help prevent accidents. Read these carefully before operating your new Farmtrac tractor.
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Important !
1. Read this Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with all the controls before
attempting to operate the tractor. Working with unfamiliar equipment or lack of
operating knowledge may lead to accidents.
2. Do not permit any one to ride on the tractor with the operator.
3. Use the foot steps and assist handles when getting on or off the tractor. It is
recommended that you face the tractor when mounting or dismounting. Keep
steps and platform clear of mud and debris.
4.
Replace any warning sign on the tractor that becomes damaged or is painted over.
Replace all missing, illegible or damaged safety decals.
Operating the tractor
1.
Never start the engine while standing beside the tractor. Always sit on the tractor seat. Fasten seat belt
and ensure that the Cab/ Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) (if fitted) is in place before starting the
engine.
2.
Apply the parking brake, place the PTO selecti
on lever in the “Neutral” position, external hydraulics control
lever in the “Neutral” position, the lift control levers in the down position and the transmission in neutral
before starting the tractor.
3.
Do not bypass the safety starter switch. Consult your Dealer if your safety start control is not operating
correctly.
4.
Stop the engine, bring PTO selection lever in neutral position and apply the parking brake.
5.
Do not engage the parking brake while the tractor is in motion.
6.
Never get off the tractor while it is in motion.
7.
Never park the tractor on a steep incline.
8.
To provide maximum lateral stability, add liquid ballast to tyres and cast iron wheel weights and set front
and rear wheels to maximum tread width commensurate with the operation being performed.
9.
Do not tie ropes, chains, or cables to the axle or other parts of the chassis. Always hitch the load to the
tractor’s drawbar in the lowest possible position, except when pulling implements are specifically designed
and properly attached to the three point hitch.
10. If the front tends to rise with heavy implements at the rear, install front end wafer weights.
11. Ensure that an implement coupled to the three-point linkage does not collide any part of the cab
(applicable to tractors fitted with cab).
12. Never leave equipment in raised position.
13. If the engine or power steering ceases operating, stop the tractor immediately.
14. Always engage Position Control when attaching equipment, transporting equipment and when no
equipment is attached. Be sure hydraulic couplers are properly mounted and will disconnect safely in case
of accidental detachment of the implement.
15. Ensure any attached equipment or accessories are correctly installed, are approved for use with the
tractor, do not overload the tractor and are operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions
issued by the equipment or accessory manufacturer.
16. Remember that your tractor, if abused or incorrectly used, can be dangerous and become a hazard both
to the operator and to bystanders. Do not overload or operate with attached equipment which is unsafe,
not designed for the particular task or is poorly maintained.
WARNING:
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Hearing protection must be worn when operating this tractor if a safety cab is not
fitted.
