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2. Safety precautions
2.1. Safety rules
This section summarizes the regulations which must
always be followed when working with the tractor.
However, these regulations do not exempt the
driver from following statutory and other national
regulation as regards traffic safety and occupational
health and safety.
Safety regulations applicable for different types of
working sites and existing road traffic laws must
always be followed.
When designing the tractor priority was given to the
safety of the operator. Steps and handles have
been placed with ease of entry into the cab in mind.
The tractor has several safety features egg: guards
for belts and pulleys etc.
1. Tractor construction − The tractor
construction must not be changed (f.ex. max.
driving speed, max. power etc.) The tractor is
type approved to comply with construction and
use regulations. Any changes to the tractor may
reduce the safety and durability and affect the
warranty terms.
2. Brakes − Always check that the brakes are
operating correctly before setting off. The brake
pedals should be locked together when driving
on the road. The brakes should be adjusted as
necessary. Extensive repairs to the braking
system should be undertaken only by HATTAT
approved service personnel. When implements
or ballast weights are front end mounted the
rear axle loading is decreased:
− In these circumstances the driver should
check that the rear brakes are still effective.
− When needed use opposite ballast weights at
rear.
3. Children and tractor − Never allow children in
the cab or near the tractor or attached
implement while the engine is running. Always
lower the implement to the ground when leaving
the tractor.
4. Passengers − No passenger may ride on the
tractor unless it is provided with a special seat.
Other personal transport, for example, on front −
mounted loaders, is not permissible.
CAUTION!
Hold on to the steering wheel
or safety handles in the cab if
the tractor tips over.
Never try to jump out.
5. Caution − Hold on to the steering wheel or
safety handles in the cab if the tractor tips over.
Never try to jump out.
6. Maintenance − The driver is responsible for
following the maintenance instructions in this
Manual and the safety regulations applicable for
the tractor. No maintenance work is to be
carried out on the tractor or implement unless
the engine is stopped and the implement
lowered.
7. Lending − Never lend the tractor to a person
who is not used to driving it. You may be held
responsible for any resulting accidents.
8. Lights − Always make sure that the lights and
reflectors are clean and in working order. Do not
forget that the headlights must be correctly
adjusted.
9. Carbon monoxide − Never start the engine, or
run it indoors while the doors are closed as this
may lead to poisoning by carbon monoxide.
10. Downhill − Never drive downhill with the
gear lever in neutral or the clutch pedal pressed
down. Check the brakes often. The brake pedals
should be locked together when driving on the
road. Always change down to a lower gear
before driving down a steep incline.
When driving downhill do not brake
continuously danger of overheating the brakes!
Do not let the engine go into overdrive, it may
damage.
11. Running speed − Adjust the speed to suit the
driving surface, visibility and load. Avoid any
sudden increase or reduction (braking) in the
running speed as well as tight turns at high
speed. If care is not taken the tractor may tip
over or the load may be displaced.
CAUTION: The maximum speed of the tractor
must not be altered.
Maximum operating forward speed is 40 Km/h,
for safety the maximum operating speed in
reverse is 20 Km/h.
12. Power take − off driven attachments − When
running with power take off driven attachments
or machines it is very important that the
prescribed safety devices are used and that they
are in good condition.
Serious accidents have occurred due to failure
to use prescribed safety devices. Follow the
directions given by the implement or machine
manufacturer.
13. Check links − When transporting implements
on the three − point linkage, the check links
must be locked with the locking pins.