SECTION 0 -- SAFETY
0-7
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
1. Apply the parking brake, place the PTO
control in the “OFF” position, the lift control
lever in the down position, the remote control
valve levers in the neutral position and the
transmission lever in neutral before starting
the tractor.
2. Do not start the engine or operate controls
(other than the external hydraulic lift
switches) while standing beside the tractor.
Always sit in the tractor seat when starting
the engine or operating the controls.
3. Do not bypass the transmission neutral start
switch. Consult your authorized dealer if
your neutral start controls malfunction. Use
jumper cables only in the recommended
manner. Improper use can result in a tractor
runaway.
4. Avoid accidental contact with the gear shift
lever while the engine is running. Unex-
pected tractor movement can result from
such contact.
5. Do not get off the tractor while it is in motion.
6. Shut off the engine and PTO and apply the
parking brake before getting off the tractor.
7. Do not park the tractor on a steep incline.
8. Do not operate the tractor engine in an
enclosed building without adequate ventila-
tion. Exhaust fumes can cause death.
9. The cab air filter is designed to remove dust
from the air but will not exclude chemical
vapor. Follow the chemical manufacturers
directions regarding protection from danger-
ous chemicals.
10. Always wear a protective mask when working
with toxic spray chemicals. Follow the
directions on the chemical container.
11. If the power steering or engine ceases to
operate, stop the tractor immediately as the
tractor will be more difficult to control.
12. Stop the engine and relieve pressure before
connecting or disconnecting hydraulic,
steering or fuel lines.
13. Tighten all connections before starting the
engine or pressurizing lines.
14. Pull only from the swinging drawbar. Use
only a drawbar pin that locks in place. Pulling
from the tractor rear axle or any point above
the axle may cause the tractor to overturn.
15. If the front end of the tractor tends to rise
when heavy implements are attached to the
three-point hitch, install front end weights.
Do not operate the tractor with a light front
end.
16. Always select Position Control when attach-
ing equipment and when transporting equip-
ment. Be sure hydraulic couplers are
properly mounted and will disconnect safely
in case of accidental detachment of the
implement.
17. Do not leave equipment in the raised position
when the vehicle is stopped or unattended.
18. Ensure any attached equipment or accesso-
ries are correctly installed, are approved for
use with the tractor, do not overload the
tractor and are operated and maintained in
accordance with the instructions issued by
the equipment or accessory manufacturer.
19. Remember that your tractor, if abused or
incorrectly used, can be dangerous and
become a hazard both to the operator and to
bystanders. Do not overload or operate with
attached equipment which is unsafe, not
designed for the particular task or is poorly
maintained.
20. The cab is designed to provide the minimum
noise level at the operator’s ears and, in fact,
meets or exceeds applicable standards in
this respect. However, noise (sound pressure
level) in the workplace can exceed 86dB(A)
when working between buildings or in
confined spaces, when the cab windows are
open. Therefore, it is recommended that the
operators wear suitable ear protectors when
operating in high noise level conditions.
