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Safety notes
Fig.2-12
Fig.2-13
Fig.2-11
Fig.2-10b
Safety at starting
WARNING:
Make sure that there is enough
ventilation before starting the engine. Never
start the engine in an enclosed space.
Exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation
(Fig.2-10b).
Make sure that the tractor dual brake pedals are locked
together at all times unless you are making turns in the
field which require independent use of the brakes. Make
sure the brakes are properly adjusted so that both brakes
engage at the same time.
Adjust the seat and fasten your seat belt (if applicable,
according the description in this book),
Always start the engine from the operator’s seat, after
depressing the clutch pedal, with all the transmission
levers and PTO and auxiliary spool valve control levers in
neutral.
DANGER:
The engine must be started with the
ignition key only from the driver’s seat. DO
NOT attempt to start the engine by shorting
across the terminals of the starter motor. If the
starter circuit is bypassed to neutral, the
tractor could start with an engaged gear, with
danger of serious injury or death to bystanders
(Fig.2-11).
Follow recommended starting procedures.
Follow the starting procedures recommended in the
Operation section of this Operator Instruction Book. This
includes normal starting, cold starting, and the use of
starting fluids.
Overhaul the controls.
After engine ignition, overhaul all instruments and lights.
Be sure that all are operating correctly. If the machine
does not respond properly to controls, DO NOT use it
until the fault is mended.
Make sure that the starter motor solenoid valve fuse is
always installed.
Starting fluid
CAUTION:
Do not inject fluids (ether) to make the
engine easier to start in cold weather. The tractor is
equipped with a cold weather starting system (Fig.2-
12).
Before starting the tractor, make sure that there are no
persons or hindrances in its operating range (Fig.2-13).
