Overview
This manual describes safety precautions as well as running-in, proper usage, technical maintenance, adjustment,
faults and troubleshooting methods for various parts of the Nortrac XTC tractors. The manual gives an in-depth
look and should be used as a reference tool for owners and maintenance personnel.
In this manual, the safety alert symbol
prompts important safety information. When this
symbol is seen, you should be alert to possible injuries or affects to the service performance of the machine.
WARNING:
Alerts you to safety hazards that could result in serious injury or even death.
NOTICE:
Alerts you to actions that could result in minor injuries or could damage the tractor or
it’s implements and thus result in possible safety hazards.
IMPORTANT ISSUE:
Issues that may result in damage to the tractor, related machinery and/or
the environment.
NOTE:
Provides additional information on a given topic.
Please read the messages that follow the symbol carefully and make other operators aware of any potentially
hazardous situations. This manual is an integral part of the product and should be kept with the tractor.
Please keep it in a safe, dry place. If you encounter any sections that you do not understand while going
over the manual, please call 1-800-222-5381 for assistance.
Only those familiar with this manual and the characteristics of this machine should be allowed to
operate, service and maintain the tractor. In addition, some government regulations specify that no
one under the age of 16 may be employed to operate power machinery. (Refer to U.S. Department
of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, Child Lab or
Bulletin #102).
In employment conditions, current OSHA regulations state in part: “At the time of initial
assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee in the safe
operation and servicing of all equipment wit h which the employee is, or will be, involved.”
Observe the accident prevention rules as well as other safety regulations and local traffic rules at all times.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage to the machine or personal injury resulting from any
unauthorized refitting of this machine or use of the tractor for tasks that are outside the scope of the tractors
usage guidelines.
