SECTION 00 - GENERAL - CHAPTER 1
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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 dis‐
sipate. Coolant should be topped up only when
the engine is stopped or idle if hot.
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Do not fill up fuel tank when the engine is running,
mainly if it is hot, to avoid ignition of fires in case
of fuel spilling.
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Never check or adjust the fan belt tension when
the engine is running.
Never adjust the fuel injection pump when the
tractor is moving.
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Never lubricate the tractor when the engine is run‐
ning.
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 termi‐
nals. GAS RELEASED FROM BATTERIES IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. During charging, leave
the battery compartment uncovered to improve
ventilation. Avoid checking the battery charge by
means of “jumpers” made by placing metallic
objects across the terminals. Avoid sparks or
flames near the battery area. Do no smoke to pre‐
vent explosion hazards.
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Prior to any service, check for fuel or current
leaks. Remove these leaks before going on with
the work.
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Do not charge batteries in confined spaces. En‐
sure that ventilation is appropriate to prevent acci‐
dental explosion hazard due to build-up of gases
releaved during charging.
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Always disconnect the batteries before perform‐
ing any type of service on the electrical system.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
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Some fluid slowly 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
to this purpose. If any fluid is injected into the skin,
seek medical aid immediately. Lack of immediate
medical attention, serious infections or dermato‐
sis may result.
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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. Periodi‐
cally check possible damages to the rims and
tyres.
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Keep off and stay at the tyre side when correcting
the inflation pressure.
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Check the pressure only when the tractor is
unloaded and tyres are cold to avoid wrong read‐
ings due to over-pressure. Do not reuse parts of
recovered wheels as improper welding, brazing
or heating may weaken the wheel and make it fail.
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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 accor‐
dance with regulations in force.
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Deflate the tyre before removing any object
caught into the tyre tread.
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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.
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Handle all parts with great care. Do not place your
hands or fingers between two parts. Wear
approved protective clothing such as safety
goggles, gloves and footwear.
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Do not twine chains or metal cables. Always wear
protection gloves to handle cables or chains.
