Argo X6 User manual

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CONTENTS
TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION
INTRODUCTION, WARRANTY 1
SAFETY NOTES
2
CONTROLS
CAB
3
INSTRUMENTS AND PROGRAMMING
4
OPERATION
5
TYRES, WHEELS, BALLASTING
6
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
SPECIFICATIONS
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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P/N 6525032M1 - X6
X6.420 Tier 4 interim
X6.430 Tier 4 interim
STD / LS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Valid for the following tractor mod-
els:
Publication N. 6525 032M1
Release 7/2014
Argo Tractors S.p.A.
42042 Fabbrico [RE] Italy
via G. Matteotti, 7
t. +39.0522.656111- f. +39.0522.656476
[email protected]
www.argotractors.com
X6 Series
Operator's Manual
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This manual was compiled in compliance with the the ISO 3600 standards and the here contained instructions
comply the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and Directive 2010/52/EC in force in the European
Union. For tractors sold or used outside the European Union, local laws will prevail.
This Operator's Manual is valid in all countries in the world and for all models. The photos, warnings and instruc-
tions it contains concern both standard and optional equipment. Therefore you might find details on parts that
are not installed on your own tractor, depending on national laws and ordered optionals.
The tractor is provided of safety features complying to national and international laws. For your own safety, such
features should be correctly used at any time and checked for operation. Ask your dealer if you have any doubts
about their operation or their use.
* Complying to EN 15695-1:2009
Main protections on the tractors discussed in this manual. [4.1.o][4.1.p][4.1.q][4.5.b][4.5.3]
CAB
ROPS (protection against overturning) YES
FOPS (protection against objects falling from above) YES
OPS (protection against penetration of objects from sides) NO
Protection against hazardous chemicals CAT. 2*
WARNING: Any warranties for modified operation
units (safety frame, electric and hydraulic systems
a.s.o) expire if cabs are mounted that are not ap-
proved by the tractor's maker. Moreover, noise levels
and compliance with the approvals cannot be verified
in this case.
CALIFORNIA
Statement 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Units of measurement
All units of measurement used in this manual are metric
unless otherwise stated.
Use the following table to convert from metric to impe-
rial units.
mm x 0.03937 = inches
kg x 2.2 = pounds
bar x 14.5038 = PSI
Litres x 0.22 = British gallons
Litres x 0.264 = US gallons
N (Newton) x 0.225 = pound/foot
Nm x 0.738 = pound/foot
Nm x 8.85 = pound/inch
°C x 1.8 (=32) = °F
km/h x 0.62 = MPH

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Contents ...............................................................................................1-3
Tractor identification .............................................................................1-8
Introduction ..........................................................................................1-9
Warranty, pre-delivery inspections and installation .............................1-9
Warranty claim ....................................................................................1-10
Spare parts warning ...........................................................................1-10
If you move .........................................................................................1-10
Post-warranty service .........................................................................1-10
Safety ..................................................................................................1-10
Safety notes .........................................................................................2-1
Regular use ...........................................................................................2-1
Alarm and safety texts and symbols .................................................... 2-2
Safety - Tractor and implement ............................................................2-2
Safety - Introduction .............................................................................2-2
Safety - Advice for the operator ........................................................... 2-2
Safety - Danger, Warning and Caution .................................................2-3
Safety - Decals ......................................................................................2-3
Safety - Following a safety program ....................................................2-3
Safety - Cab ..........................................................................................2-4
Safety precautions................................................................................2-5
Personal protection devices (DPI) ........................................................2-5
Check your equipment .........................................................................2-8
Cleaning the tractor ..............................................................................2-9
Save the environment ..........................................................................2-9
Safety - Tractor maintenance ...............................................................2-9
Safety - Starting up ............................................................................. 2-10
Working in safety ................................................................................2-12
Follow the rules when using your tractor. .......................................... 2-12
Working in safety ................................................................................2-12
Beware of other people......................................................................2-13
Risk of overturning .............................................................................2-14
To avoid side overturning ................................................................... 2-14
To avoid back overturning ..................................................................2-16
Dangerous operations ........................................................................2-18
To engage the power take-off ............................................................2-18
Implements and attachments ............................................................ 2-20
Road transport ....................................................................................2-21
Highway Code regulations .................................................................2-21
Safety - After use ................................................................................2-22
Further notes ......................................................................................2-23
Tractor stability ...................................................................................2-25
Tractor's lifting points .........................................................................2-27
Tractor access ....................................................................................2-28
Fuel tank filling ...................................................................................2-29
Filling with AdBlue™ or DEF ...............................................................2-29
Wedges .............................................................................................. 2-30
Risks from noise .................................................................................2-31
Positions of the safety decals ............................................................2-32
Positions of safety decals - Only North American markets ...............2-36
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Section 2

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Controls - Cab ....................................................................................... 3-1
Cab .......................................................................................................3-2
Operator's seat ..................................................................................... 3-3
Seat belt ............................................................................................. 3-13
Instructor seat ....................................................................................3-14
Operator present sensor ....................................................................3-15
Cab controls ....................................................................................... 3-17
Controls on the left-hand side of the instrument turret .....................3-17
Front right controls ............................................................................. 3-20
Main instruments and controls ..........................................................3-21
Controls on the left-hand side ............................................................3-22
Controls in cab roof ............................................................................3-24
Steering column adjustment ..............................................................3-30
Cab ventilation ....................................................................................3-31
Cab temperature controls .................................................................. 3-33
Setup with automatic air conditioner ................................................. 3-33
Setup with manual air conditioner .....................................................3-37
Radio ...................................................................................................3-38
Additional Cab Features .....................................................................3-44
External controls .................................................................................3-46
Instruments and Programming ............................................................4-1
Instruments - Instrument panel ............................................................4-2
Indicator lights ...................................................................................... 4-5
Display operation ..................................................................................4-6
Alarm management priority display ..................................................... 4-9
Main display .........................................................................................4-9
Clock/Work timer .................................................................................. 4-9
Rear electronic hitch ..........................................................................4-10
Engagement/disengagement threshold of auto PTO ........................4-10
SLIP ....................................................................................................4-11
Setup of limits for auto PTO engagement/disengagement
and slip values ....................................................................................4-12
Air brakes pressure ............................................................................4-13
AdBlue™ or DEF level .........................................................................4-14
Service interval ..................................................................................4-18
Alarm from operator present sensor on seat.....................................4-18
Electra-hydraulic effectiveness .......................................................... 4-19
Counters .............................................................................................4-20
Engine controller menu ......................................................................4-21
Adjustment of screen, lamps and indicators brightness ...................4-22
Constant engine RPM rate .................................................................4-23
Selection of rear PTO engagement curve ..........................................4-24
Selection of front PTO engagement curve .........................................4-25
Errors ..................................................................................................4-26
Transmission display area .................................................................4-27
Power take-off menu ..........................................................................4-29
Accessories menu .............................................................................. 4-31
• Implement width .............................................................................4-33
• Euro/NAO market ............................................................................4-34
• Clock ................................................................................................ 4-35
• Service interval ................................................................................4-36
• Functionality (indicator lights/indicators/display on LCD) ............... 4-37
• Alarms .............................................................................................4-43
• Work hours management ...............................................................4-43
• Management of operator present control ...................................... 4-44
• Counters .......................................................................................... 4-45
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Section 3

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Operation .............................................................................................. 5-1
General Operation ................................................................................5-2
Run In Procedure ..................................................................................5-2
Starting procedure ................................................................................5-3
Starting the tractor ............................................................................... 5-4
Stopping the tractor ............................................................................. 5-4
Turning off the engine .......................................................................... 5-4
Running in ............................................................................................5-4
Cold Temperature Operation ................................................................5-5
Cold weather starting (temperatures below 0°C) ................................. 5-6
Turning off the engine .......................................................................... 5-7
Parking the tractor ................................................................................5-7
Battery master disconnect switch ....................................................... 5-8
Transmission - configurations .............................................................. 5-9
Use of the gearbox ............................................................................. 5-10
Adjustment of electro-hydraulic reverse shuttle effectiveness .........5-10
Clutch pedal operation .......................................................................5-13
Reverse shuttle control lever .............................................................5-14
Gearshift lever ....................................................................................5-15
Operation of Power Shuttle gearbox .................................................. 5-16
Starting the tractor with the clutch pedal .......................................... 5-17
Changing gear with the declutch button ...........................................5-17
Changing gear with the clutch pedal .................................................5-17
Use of reverse shuttle under load ......................................................5-19
Use of reverse shuttle with clutch pedal ...........................................5-19
Stopping and parking the tractor .......................................................5-20
Power take-off ....................................................................................5-21
Synchronized power take-off (if equipped) ........................................5-23
External PTO controls .........................................................................5-24
Auto PTO ............................................................................................5-25
Front power take-off ...........................................................................5-29
Brakes .................................................................................................5-30
Parking brake ......................................................................................5-31
Trailer air brake terminals ...................................................................5-32
Stationary ............................................................................................5-35
Differential lock ..................................................................................5-36
Two-wheel drive ................................................................................. 5-36
Adjustment of max. steering angle (setup with rigid axle) ................ 5-37
Engine set point ................................................................................5-38
Sprung axle .........................................................................................5-39
Use of the front suspension ............................................................... 5-39
Tractor transport .................................................................................5-41
Tow equipment - Front pull hook. ....................................................... 5-44
Drawbar ..............................................................................................5-45
Pick up hitch .......................................................................................5-46
Height adjustable hitch. .....................................................................5-49
Towable weights.................................................................................5-53
Electronically controlled hydraulic hitch ............................................5-56
Use of the electronic hitch .................................................................5-57
• Hitching an implement ....................................................................5-58
• Use during work ..............................................................................5-59
• Swing damping function (Antidamping) ......................................... 5-60
• Down speed control ........................................................................ 5-60
• Maximum height setting .................................................................5-60
Hydraulic valve system .......................................................................5-61
Use of the auxiliary control valves .....................................................5-62
Rear Three-Point Hitch .......................................................................5-66
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Tyres, wheels, ballasting ......................................................................6-1
Tyre Inflation Specifications .................................................................6-3
Tyre pressures, Load Capacities And Service ......................................6-4
Tyre inflation procedure ........................................................................6-6
Tyre and wheel service .........................................................................6-7
Tyre installation .....................................................................................6-7
Wheel removing procedure ..................................................................6-8
Setting The Front Wheel Toe-In ............................................................6-9
Front axle - steering stops ..................................................................6-10
Track adjustment ................................................................................6-11
Front and rear wheels bolt torques .................................................... 6-20
Front To Rear Tyre Size Combinations ................................................6-21
• wheels with bolted rims ..................................................................6-21
Front wheel fenders ...........................................................................6-22
Tractor ballast ..................................................................................... 6-24
Regular service intervals ...................................................................... 7-1
Routine maintenance table ..................................................................7-2
Recommendations before you service ................................................7-5
Lubrication and maintenance ...............................................................7-6
Running in ............................................................................................7-6
Fuel tank filling .....................................................................................7-8
Access for inspection and maintenance ............................................7-15
10 hours or daily service ....................................................................7-17
Maintenance every 50 hours ..............................................................7-41
Maintenance every 100 hours ............................................................7-42
Maintenance every 250 hours ............................................................7-49
Maintenance every 250 hours ............................................................7-53
Maintenance every 500 hours ............................................................7-60
Bleeding air from the fuel system ......................................................7-63
Maintenance every 1000 hours ..........................................................7-69
Maintenance every 1500 hours ..........................................................7-82
Maintenance every 2000 hours ..........................................................7-84
Routine maintenance, 2500 hours .....................................................7-86
Maintenance every 3600 hours ..........................................................7-87
Air conditioned cab ............................................................................7-89
• Safety notes ....................................................................................7-89
Preparing for long idle periods ...........................................................7-93
Fire prevention .................................................................................... 7-94
Electrical system ..................................................................................8-1
Electrical system - Battery .................................................................... 8-2
Battery system servicing ......................................................................8-4
Connecting a booster battery...............................................................8-5
Headlights ............................................................................................8-7
Lamp replacement ...............................................................................8-8
Fuses and relays ...................................................................................8-9
7-pin power socket for trailer .............................................................8-13
Auxiliary electrical power sockets ...................................................... 8-13
Preparing for long idle periods ...........................................................8-15
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Section 8
Section 6

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Section 9 Specifications - Alphabetical index ......................................................9-1
Weights and dimensions ......................................................................9-2
Transmission.........................................................................................9-6
Clutch ................................................................................................... 9-6
Radio specifications ...........................................................................9-11
Noise levels ........................................................................................9-12
Vibration levels ...................................................................................9-13
CE Declaration of Conformity.............................................................9-14
Issue of authorization ......................................................................... 9-15
Weights ..............................................................................................9-15
Lubricants and fuels chart ..................................................................9-16
Implement attachment points ............................................................ 9-18
Alphabetical index .............................................................................. 9-20
Contents Directive 2010/52/EU .......................................................... 9-22

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Tractor identification
Machine identification data
The tractor and its main components are identified by
serial numbers and/or manufacturing codes.
NOTE: Identification data should be communicated to your
Argo Tractors Dealer for requests of spare parts or service.
Machine identification plate
The manufacturer's plate is placed outside the cab, on
the left-hand side of the machine.
Fig.1-1
The manufacturer's plate shows the following data:
- Manufacturer
- Machine type
- Number of authorization for road circulation
- Frame number
- Manufacturing year
- Weights
- Rated engine power in kW
- EC mark
Other data are indicated on the authorization certificate.
Tractor identification number
The vehicle identification number is punched both on the
data plate and on the right-hand front side of the weight
Fig. 1-2
Position of plates and tractor identification references: 1 - Machine identification
plate; 2 - Chassis serial number; 3 - Engine identification plate.
frame (2-Fig.1-2).
Tractor identification data
The engine has its own serial number stamped on the
engine data plate (3-Fig.1-2).

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INTRODUCTION
NOTE: This manual is distributed with tractors all over the
world. The equipment indicated as standard or optional
may vary according to the country where the tractor oper-
ates. Please ask your Argo Tractors Dealer for full details
of the equipment available in your country.
The purpose of this book is to enable the owner and driver
to operate the tractor in a safe manner. Provided that the
instructions are followed carefully, the equipment will give
years of service in our tradition.
If you should not understand any part of this booklet,
please do not hesitate to ask your Argo Tractors Dealer
for advice, as these instructions must be correctly under-
stood and complied with. It is advisable to perform a daily
maintenance routine and to keep a register to record the
work hours of the machine.
When new parts are required it is important that only
genuine service parts are used. Authorised Argo Trac-
tors Dealers supply genuine parts and can give advice
regarding their fitness and use. If lesser quality spare
parts are mounted, this can cause major damages and be
a danger to the operator's safety and health. Customers
are therefore required to buy their service parts only from
an authorised Argo Tractors Dealer.
This tractor is designed only for general agricultural
operations. For his full and safe operation, follow the
directions given in this manual.
THE TRACTOR IS UNSUITABLE FOR USE IN
FORESTRY OPERATIONS.
It may become suitable for such use if a forestry kit is
installed which is EC marked and approved and whose
installation is approved by the manufacturer.
The installation and modification of the tractor must
be carried out with the highest technical standards by
specialised workshops with qualified personnel. Such
workshops must be able to guarantee and attest the
risk analysis provided for in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC concerning the foreseen and predictable
use of the tractor for forestry work and environment,
in order to carry out all required adaptations of the
tractor. This specific forestry kit must protect the
driver's seat from falling and penetrating objects.
Use in any other way as described hereunder is consid-
ered as contrary to the intended use. The Manufacturer
of the tractor accepts no liability for any damage or injury
resulting from misuse; any resulting risks must be borne
solely by the user.
Also compliance with and strict adherence to the opera-
tion, service and maintenance conditions specified by the
Manufacturer are substantial part of the intended use.
If the tractor must be used in very heavy-duty conditions
Introduction - Warranty
(e.g. deep water or extremely muddy soils), you should
ask your Argo Tractors Dealer for specific instructions, to
avoid invalidating the guarantee.
For the correct operation, service and maintenance of this
tractor you need to be fully acquainted with its specific
features and any associated safety hazards to prevent any
personal injury or damage.
Customers should use an authorised Argo Tractors Dealer
in connection with any problem regarding service and
adjustments.
WARRANTY, PRE-DELIVERY INSPEC-
TIONS AND INSTALLATION
The Company Argo Tractors, when selling new goods
to their Dealers, gives a warranty that, subject to certain
conditions, guarantees that the goods are free from
defects in material and workmanship. As this manual is
published for worldwide distribution, it is impossible to
give a precise and detailed description of the terms and
clauses of the warranty granted in each country for retail
sale. The buyers of new tractors should therefore ask their
Dealer for full details.
According to the Company's policy of continuous improve-
ment to its machines, changes in their technical features
may be made at any time without notice. The Company
accepts no responsibility for discrepancies which may
occur between the specifications of its machines and the
descriptions thereof contained in its publications.
An Argo Tractors Dealer is required to carry out certain
activities when supplying a new tractor. These consist
of a full pre-delivery inspection to ensure that the tractor
supplied is ready for immediate use, and full instruction
in the basic principles of operation and maintenance of
the tractor. These instructions will cover instruments and
controls, routine maintenance and safety precautions. All
persons who will be concerned with the operation and
maintenance of the machine should be present for these
instructions.
NOTE: The Manufacturer will not accept responsibility for
any claim resulting from the fitment of non-approved parts
or attachments, or unauthorized modification or alteration.

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WARRANTY CLAIM
A correct installation, followed by a regular maintenance,
will help in preventing malfunctions or breakdowns. If you
should detect any assembly defects or malfunctions dur-
ing the warranty period, it will be necessary to immediately
inform the Argo Tractors Dealer stating the problem, the
tractor's model, the serial number and number of worked
hours.
Immediate communication of these information to your
Dealer within the warranty period will make it possible to
analyze the problem to find the correct resolution.
The Warranty will be null and void it such communication
is not within the warranty period.
It should be noted that normal maintenance services such
as tuning, brake/clutch adjustments, and the supply of
materials used to service the tractor (oil, filters, fuel and
antifreeze) are not covered by terms of the warranty.
SPARE PARTS WARNING
Only genuine spare parts should be used as inferior
quality parts may not only impair performance, but also
be dangerous for the operator's health and safety. The
manufacturer of the tractor will not take any responsibility
for any loss, damage or liability resulting from the fitment
of such parts, and, if fitted during the normal warranty
period will invalidate the manufacturer's warranty.
IF YOU MOVE
The Argo Tractors Dealer by whom you bought your trac-
tor is sole responsible for the protection given by your
warranty. We recommend that any repair of your machine
should be made by the Dealer. If you move outside of your
selling dealer's area of responsibility, or the tractor should
operate in a different area, you should enquire and notify
the relevant authorised Argo Tractors Dealer in your new
area about your machine. This will ensure any remaining
warranty and servicing can be supported. If you moved
from the area of your original Argo Tractors Dealer without
any arrangements with the new Dealer, the latter will give
you assistance for emergencies, but will charge normal
prices, unless:
a. You make it clear that the warranty has not expired, and
b. The Argo Tractors Dealer making the repair can make
the due arrangements with the original Dealer.
POST-WARRANTY SERVICE
During the warranty period it is advisable to let your Argo
Tractors Dealer perform every repair and servicing. In this
way the Dealer is able to keep under control operation and
performances of your new tractor.
Introduction - Warranty
In order to obtain the best performances from your tractor,
it is important to go on with regular checks and servic-
ing even after the warranty is expired. Turn to your Argo
Tractors Dealer for all main service operations. A trained
engineer will spot any problems between one service
and the next.
Our engineers are regularly trained and updated on the
product, servicing techniques and the use of modern
service tools and diagnostic equipment. They receive
regular Service Bulletins, have all Workshop Manuals and
other such technical information to ensure that the repair
or service is to the standard required.
SAFETY
The safety of the operator is one of the main concerns
in designing and developing a new tractor. Designers
build in as many safety features as possible. However,
every year many accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds thought and a more careful
approach to handling farm machinery and implements.
Therefore you are required to read through and imple-
ment the safety instructions detailed in the Safety Notes
section of this book.
CAU-
TION: In some of the illustrations used in this
Operator Instruction Book, panels or guards
may have been removed for clarity. Never op-
erate the tractor without these components
in position. If the removal of panels or guards
is necessary to make a repair, they MUST be
replaced before operation.

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IMPORTANT: Keep with care this operation and mainte-
nance manual on your tractor. Before driving or operating
your tractor, it is mandatory to read this manual carefully,
with special attention to the chapter concerning safety
rules. Keep the manual always ready at hand in the manual
storage compartment for easier reference. If the tractor
should be used also by persons that do not understand
the language of the Country, the employer (or the machine
user) must translate the operating instructions in the lan-
guage understood by these operators. (Fig. 1-3).
Fig.1-3 Document pocket
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Section 2
Safety notes
REGULAR USE
This is an agricultural tractor, whose function consists essentially in traction power. It is therefore specially designed to
push, pull, carry or operate some interchangeable implements for agricultural purpose, or to tow agricultural trailers.
This machine must be driven and operated by an operator suitably instructed and, for countries where it is requested,
firmly seated and wearing a fastened seat belt.
This machine is NOT designed:
- To be driven or operated standing or from outside the cab or the operator's seat, or without a fastened seat belt.
- To lift persons.
- To transport persons, within or outside the cab or the operator's seat, in any condition (work or road transport).
- To be used in hazardous atmosphere.
- To be used in forestry.
- To be equipped with front loaders if the tractor is not provided with a suitable structure to protect the operator's seat
from falling and projected objects.
More basic rules
- Keep the cab doors closed while the machine is being used.
- The machine must be used only by a skilled and suitably instructed operator who knows perfectly controls and driving
technique.
- External controls of hitch and electro-hydraulic power take-off (if equipped) MUST BE OPERATED standing on one side
outside the tractor and keeping oneself out of the overall width of mudguards [4.2.b]. It is expressly forbidden to operate
the controls from the rear of the tractor or standing on the inner side of wheels.
- Before any operations, carefully analyze all risks and check that the user is skilled enough to safely operate the machine.
WARNING: Improper use of the machine, specially on rough terrain or slopes, can make it tilt over. Pay
particular attention in case of rain, snow, ice or anyway on slippery ground. It may be necessary to step
out of the tractor to check personally ground quality. In the described conditions, always keep the load as
close as possible to the tractor and the ground.
WARNING: Do not try to get off the moving tractor, even if it is overturning, to avoid being crushed under
it, but remain seated with the well fastened seat belt and hold firmly the steering wheel. [4.1.e]
WARNING: If the tractor is used as a fixed power unit without supervision (e.g. connection to a pump unit
for irrigation), put up warnings against this dangerous situation and barriers to keep off unauthorised
personnel.

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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND TERMS
This safety symbol means WARNING! BEWARE! YOUR SAFETY IS IN DANGER!
This alert symbol draws your attention on important warnings on the implement, in the manual or anywhere else. Pay
great attention whenever you see this symbol: there is a great danger of serious or deadly injuries. Follow the instruc-
tions given in the warning.
WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT FOR YOU?
 ACCIDENTS CAN DISABLE and KILL 
 ACCIDENTS COST A HIGH PRICE 
 ACCIDENTS can be AVOIDED 
SAFETY - TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT [4.2.a]
• The tractor is a source of mechanical and hydraulic power.
• This Operator's Manual is compiled to cover safe working practices that are associated with the base tractor
operation.
• It does not cover all operation and safety instructions relevant to all known implements and attachments that
may be fitted to your tractor in the future.
• All implements connected to the tractor must bear the CE mark (Europe only). All equipment to be connected
must be accompanied by a operation and maintenance handbook, to be read before assembling and using the
equipment.
• It is essential that operators use and understand the relevant Operator's Manual which accompany such im-
plements and attachments not treated in this book.
SAFETY - ADVICE FOR THE OPERA-
TOR
It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand the
safety section in this manual before operating your tractor.
You must follow these safety instructions that take you
step by step through your working day. DO NOT USE THE
MACHINE IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS:
In reading this section, you will note that illustrations have
been used to highlight certain situations. Each illustration
is numbered and the same number appears in the text in
parenthesis. This reference number is at the end of the
written text concerning the picture and is composed of
two digits separated by a dash: the first digit before the
dash identifies the section, the second one the progres-
sive number of the picture in the section. (e.g. Fig.2-34 =
Figure 34 of Section 2).
Remember that YOU are the only key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you, but also the people
around you. Study the features in this manual and make
them a working part of your safety program.
SAFETY - INTRODUCTION
This safety section of your Operator Instruction Book is
intended to point out some of the basic danger situations
that may be encountered during the normal operation and
maintenance of your tractor, and to suggest possible ways
of dealing with these situations. This section is NOT a
replacement for other safety practices featured in other
sections of this book.
Additional precautions may be needed according to the
implements used and to work conditions in the field or
in repair or maintenance areas. The Manufacturer of the
tractor has no direct control over application, operation,
inspection, lubrication or maintenance of utility tractor.
Implementation of correct safety practices in such areas
is therefore YOUR own responsibility.

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Keep in mind that this safety section is written only for this
type of machine. Practice all other usual and customary
safe working precautions, and above all - REMEMBER -
SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. YOU CAN PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY - DANGER, WARNING AND
CAUTION
Whenever you see the words and symbols shown below,
used in this book and on decals, you MUST take note of
their instructions as they relate to personal safety.
DANGER: The symbol and the word DANGER
indicate an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in DEATH OR
VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: The symbol and the word WARNING
indicate a potentially hazardous situation. If the
instructions or procedures are not correctly
followed, it could result in DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY IN EXTREME CASES.
WARNING: The word CAUTION indicates a limited risk
situation which, if not avoided, will result in MATERIAL
DAMAGES AND/OR MINOR INJURIES.
IMPORTANT:The word IMPORTANT is used to identify
special instructions or procedures which, if not strictly
observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of
the machine, of the work carried out or its surroundings.
NOTE:The word NOTE is used to indicate points of par-
ticular interest for more efficient and convenient repair
or operation.
SAFETY - DECALS
WARNING: DO NOT remove or efface Danger,
Warning, Caution or Instruction decals.
Any lost or effaced Danger, Warning, Caution or Instruc-
tion decals must be replaced. Replacement decals are
available from your Dealer in the event of loss or damage.
The actual location of these Safety Decals is illustrated at
the end of this section.
If a second-hand tractor has been purchased, refer to
the illustrations at the end of this section to ensure that
all the safety warning decals are in the correct position
and readable.
SAFETY - FOLLOWING A SAFETY
PROGRAM
Safe use of the tractor
Only qualified and authorised operators are able to use
farming tractors in safety. To be qualified you must under-
stand the written instructions supplied in this Operator
Instruction Book, have training in the work area, and know
the safety rules and regulations for the job.
Some regulations stat, for instance, that no one younger
than 18 may use machines with engines (according to
European directives). Tractors are such machines. It is
your responsibility to know these regulations and comply
with them in the area or the situation in which the tractor
is used.
Such regulations include, without limitation, the following
instructions for a safe use of the tractor.
WARNING: The operator must not be under
influence of alcohol or drugs that can impair
his/her coordination or alert conditions. An
operator under prescription for narcotic drugs
needs a medical certificate stating if he/she is
able to use the tractor safely.
Take the following precautions:
• Do not allow children or unauthorised persons to drive
or use your tractor. Keep others away from your area
of work.
• Fasten your seat belt if the tractor is fitted with an
upright safety frame or a cab.
• Whenever possible, do not operate the tractor near
ditches, pits or holes in the ground. Slow down when
steering, driving on slopes or driving over rough, slip-
pery or muddy terrain.
• Keep clear from slopes too steep to operate safely.
• Drive carefully, specially on headlands, on road, near
a ditch and around trees.
• Never let anyone else get on to the tractor or the
implement.
• Hitch only from the recommended hitch points. Never
hitch above the central line of the rear axle.
• Operate the tractor smoothly, with no sudden turns,
starts or stops. Apply the parking brake whenever
the tractor is stopped.
• Do not remove or alter any part of the equipment or of
the guards. Do not use the tractor if the safety frame
is removed or damaged. Never use attachments that
are not designed for your tractor.

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SAFETY - CAB [4.1.q]
The safety cab is designed on purpose for this tractor
series and complies with all law requirements concerning
safety and noise level.
The safety cab complies with international safety stand-
ards prescribed by laws in force. The cab MUST NEVER
be drilled or modified in order to install accessories or
implements. IT IS FORBIDDEN to weld components to
the cab or to repair damaged cab components. Never at-
tach chains or cables to the main framework of the cab
for towing purposes.
WARNING: Tractors equipped with cab have a
roof compliant with standard OCSE Code 10
that gives a limited protection against objects
and loads that might fall from above in typical
work conditions, but not against objects and
loads that might be projected into the area
normally occupied by the operator.
• Seat belts must always be worn and adjusted snugly
(Fig.2-2).
• From time to time, check the seat belt for damage and
replace it if worn or damaged (Fig.2-2).
WARNING: Always fasten your safety belt.
After an accident, let a specialised workshop check the
safety frame, the driving seat, the safety belts and the
anchor points of the safety belts. Replace all damaged
parts before using the tractor again.
Fig.2-1
Fig.2-2

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Fig.2-3
PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING IN
SAFETY
Protect yourself
NEVER take any risks. Wear all protective clothing and any
personal protection devices (DPI) called for by the work
conditions. (Fig. 2-3).
PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICES
(DPI)
WARNING: Compulsory personal protection
devices (DPI)
While mounting, operating or servicing the
machine, always wear protective clothing and
personal protection devices (DPI) as necessary
for the specific procedure. Personal protection
devices (DPI) that could be necessary include
safety shoes, eye and/or face protection, hard
hat, heavy gloves, airways and ear protection.
Failure to comply with these directions could
cause injuries or death.
The following PERSONAL SAFETY DEVICES are always
necessary:
- Hearing protection.
- Safety footwear.
As personal protection device (DPI) is intended any equip-
ment that the worker must wear and keep as protection
against one or several risks of the work operations that
could jeopardize the worker's safety or health, as well as
any complements or implements to this purpose.
DPI's must be used when, though reducing danger at
the source, a few risks cannot be eliminated in any way.
Such DPI's are therefore necessary and mandatory when
residual risks are present.
WARNING: the tractor is not protected against
dangerous matters and emissions. If you are
working in an environment where there is a
danger of inhaling, ingesting or contacting
dangerous matters, the operator should wear
specific personal safety devices. [4.1.p][4.5.3]
DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewellery or other
items and tie up long hair that could get entan-
gled in controls or moving parts.
Fig.2-3a

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Fig.2-4
Fig.2-3b
A first aid kit should be available on any work site (Fig.2-
3b).
First aid kit
If the tractor's owner or the person responsible for safety
requires that a first aid kit should be on board, the kit
should be kept in a safe and suitable place, as the con-
tained material is highly perishable.
WARNING: The tractor is designed and built to avoid
risks from fire in normal use conditions: For this
reason it is not provided with a self-extinguishing
system or a fire extinguisher on board. The tractor is
anyway preset for the installation of a 1 kg dust-type
fire extinguisher complying with UNI EN 3/7 2004, that
should be placed in the space reserved and indicated
to this purpose (Fig.2-4a).
The fire extinguisher with its support can be bought
as a kit by our Dealers or authorised workshops. The
kit consists in a fire extinguisher, support, fastening
means, directions for its mounting and a decal to be
applied in the indicated area. The decal, when applied,
declares that the tractor may not be used if the fire
extinguisher is not in its place.
It is up to the owner of the farm or to the person
responsible for safety at the farm to judge the oppor-
tunity of using the tractor in areas at high fire risk.
They are also responsible for use of the tractor with
the extinguisher duly mounted.

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Know your tractor
You should learn which are the features of your tractor. You
should also learn how to use all equipments provided on
your machine and all the implements and links that can be
used in connection with it. Learn use and function of each
control, indicator and instrument. You must know rated
load capacity, speed ranges, brake and steering features,
steering radius and handling spaces.
You should always keep in mind that rain, snow, ice, gravel
or muddy soil may affect the drive conditions of your trac-
tor. In heavy conditions, slow down and take utmost care.
Engage four-wheel drive, if provided.
You should also thoroughly study the DANGER, WARN-
ING and CAUTION signals on your tractor and all pertain-
ing information before beginning work (Fig 2.5).
READ THIS OPERATOR INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE
STARTING THE ENGINE.
IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND,
ASK SOMEONE SPECIALISED (e.g. your Argo Tractors
Dealer) FOR EXPLANATION.
IMPORTANT:This manual concerns general safety rules
for agricultural tractors. Always keep this manual in your
utility tractor. For further copies, contact your Dealer.
Always use all available protective and safety
devices.
Keep all protective devices in place and securely fastened.
Make certain all guards, shields and safety signs are
properly installed, as specified, and are in good condition.
To help keep yourself and others around you
safe, your tractor should be equipped and kept
in perfect service order with:
• Safety belts.
• Power take-off shields.
• Shields against heat.
• Shields and guards against shearing, pinching and
moving parts.
• Rear view mirrors.
• Anti-deflagration shields on tubes, if required.
• Dust filters in the cab
• Decals and pictograms.
Fig.2-5
• Means to access the driver's seat.
• Driver's seat.
• Controls.
• Operator's and service manual.
• Slow Moving Vehicle emblem (SMV). Additional
safety guards, lights or decals and a back-up alarm
(Fig.2-38 and 2-39) (North America).
Know which devices are required for safe operation of
your tractor. Use them at all times. Make sure they are in
place and in good condition. NEVER remove or disconnect
any safety device.

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Fig.2-7
Check your equipment
Check your tractor before beginning your workday. Make
sure that all systems are correctly operating.
WARNING: personal safety devices must be worn for
each check and maintenance operation.
• DO NOT smoke while filling the fuel tank. Keep any
type of open flame away (Fig.2-7).[4.1.l]
• Check for loose, broken, lost or damaged parts. Make
sure that all safety devices are in place.
• Check safety frame and seat belt for damage. A dam-
aged safety frame or seat belt MUST be replaced.
• Ensure that implements and attachments are properly
installed and that the tractor and implement PTO RPM
ratings match.
• Check the tyres for cuts, bulges and correct pressure.
Replace worn or damaged tyres.
• Check foot and parking brakes for proper operation.
Adjust if required.
• Before filling up the tank, turn the engine off and wait
for it to cool down.
• Check the engine oil level and top up if required.
• Carry out all maintenance and adjustment operations
described in the proper section of this manual.
• Check that the PTO drive locking devices are latched.
• Check that the tractor PTO shield and driveline guards
are in place and operating properly.
• Check the tractor and implement hydraulic system.
Have any leaks or damaged parts repaired or renewed.
• HYDRODYNAMIC SYSTEMS: HOSES Hoses are an
important component in modern machines. Hoses
can change their characteristics in the course of time
because of pressure, vibrations, weather etc. Laws
in force prescribe that hoses are replaced within 6
years from their construction. WE RECOMMEND
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS RULE. [4.1.i]
WARNING: When using the auxiliary control
valves, quick couplings may reach high tem-
peratures. Therefore it is mandatory to use
suitable safety gloves when hitching or unhitch-
ing implements connected to these couplings.
Fig. 2-8
WARNING: Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under
pressure can pierce the skin or eyes and cause
serious personal injury, blindness or death.
Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.
Use a piece of cardboard or wood to find leaks.
Never use your bare hand. Wear safety goggles
for eye protection. If any fluid is injected into
the skin, it MUST be surgically removed within
a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type
of injury (Fig.2-8).
Before applying pressure to the fuel or hydraulic system,
be sure all connections are tight and that lines, pipes,
and hoses are not damaged. Before disconnecting fuel
or hydraulic lines, be sure to relieve all pressure.
Make sure that all hydraulic lines are correctly installed
and not crossed or tangled
WARNING: Liquid cooling systems build up
pressure as the engine gets hot. Before remov-
ing the radiator cap, stop the engine and let
the system cool.