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Safety notes
Fig.2-9
Clean the tractor
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Keep work surfaces and engine compartments clean.
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Before cleaning the machine, always lower implements
to the ground, place transmission in neutral, engage
the parking brake, shut off the engine and remove the
key.
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Clean steps, pedals and floor. Remove grease or oil.
Brush away dust or mud. In winter, scrape away snow
and ice. Remember - slippery surfaces are dangerous.
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When plastic parts need to be cleaned (such as con-
sole, instrument panel, monitors, indicators etc), do
not use petrol, paraffin, diluents etc.
They could cause discoloration, cracking or warping
of the cleaned parts..
These parts should ONLY be cleaned with water,
neutral soap and a soft cloth.
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Remove and store implements, keys, hitches etc. in
their proper places.
Protect the environment
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It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses or soil.
Use authorized waste disposal facilities, including
civic amenity sites and garages providing facilities
for disposal of used oil. If in doubt, contact your
local authority for advice.
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To get to know the correct methods to dispose of
oils, filters, tyres etc. contact your Dealer or the local
agency for waste recycling.
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Only for North America:
The safety sheets of each material give information
on chemicals contained in a product, procedures to
use it safely, first-aid and procedure to be followed
in case of leakage or spills. In all North America such
safety sheets are available at the Dealer's.
Before any maintenance on the machine, refer to
the above mentioned safety sheets for fluids, oils
etc. used in this machine. The sheets inform about
risks and safe maintenance procedures. We strongly
recommend to follow these indications during any
maintenance operations.
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Disposal of the tractor: The tractor is made up of
parts subject to rules and laws for their disposal.
When the tractor is not used any more, it must be
disposed of through proper agencies according to
such rules. Do not pollute the environment with the
tractor or its parts.
SAFETY - TRACTOR MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: With exception of normal service, as explained
in the Maintenance section, all other servicing or
reparations must be carried out by properly skilled
personnel in authorised workshops.
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DO NOT carry out maintenance operations while the
engine is hot or the tractor is moving (Fig.2-9).
WARNING: Hot parts of the machine are suitably
guarded, wherever possible. This does not
exclude, however, that great care should be used
when working on the machine, to avoid burns
or scalding.
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Before any adjustments or servicing on the electri-
cal system, disconnect the battery by operating the
master disconnect switch (if equipped) or discon-
necting the cables of the battery. See the section
concerning battery servicing.
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To prevent fire or explosion, do not go with free
flames near the battery or cold starting device. Care-
fully follow the directions for the use of coupling
cables to avoid sparks that may cause an explosion.
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Consult your Dealer for any repairs or adjustments;
such works should be carried out by specialised
workmanship.
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Check regularly that all nuts and bolts are securely
tightened, specially the nuts in wheel hubs, disks or
rims. Tighten to the prescribed driving torques.
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Check the oil level at regular intervals and top up if
required.
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Check the brakes regularly, top up the reservoir
and/or adjust where necessary. Make sure that the
brakes are evenly adjusted, especially when using
a trailer.
WARNING: When it is necessary to carry out
service, filling up, cleaning or adjustment
operations in places at an height above 1.5 m
(e.g. engine coolant reservoir or cab air filters,
work light lamps etc.) a stable and safe mean
(e.g. a ladder) is required to reach the service
point.
WARNING: Work and road lights can be very
hot and dangerous if on since a long time.
Take care to avoid contacts that could cause
burns. If work on these lights is needed, turn
them off and let them cool down.
Always use safety gloves suitable for high
temperatures.
