MCCORMICK X60 Series User manual

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Operator's Manual
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Valid for the following tractor mod-
els with cab
CONTENTS
TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION
INTRODUCTION, GUARANTEE
SAFETY NOTES
COMMANDS
CAB
INSTRUMENTS AND PROGRAMMING
OPERATION

TYRES, WHEELS, BALLASTING
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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SECTION
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X60 Series
8
9
X60.20
X60.30
X60.40
X60.50
Publication N. 6508187M2
Release 09/2012
ArgoTractorsS.p.A.
42042Fabbrico[RE]Italia
viaG.Matteotti,7
t.+39.0522.656111-f.+39.0522.656476
[email protected]
www.argotractors.com

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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 veri-
fied in this case.
CALIFORNIA
Statement 65
Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constitu-
ents are known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and other repro-
ductive 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
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 Euro-
pean Community. For tractors sold or used outside the European Community, local laws will prevail.
Main protections on the tractors discussed in this manual. [4.1.o][4.1.p][4.1.q][4.5.b][4.5.c][4.5.3]
 CAB  DELUXE
 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  CLASS1*
This operation and service manual is valid for all countries and all models. It contains photos, notes and
directions both for standard and optional equipment. Therefore it can give details for parts not installed on
your tractor with respect to the local laws in force and according to ordered optional equipment.
The tractor is supplied complete with safety devices according to national or international laws. For your
own safety, please always use correctly such devices and check them for function. If you have any doubts con-
cerning their operation or use, do not hesitate to ask your Dealer for details.
* In compliance with EN 15695-1:2009

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Contents
Table of contentsPagen.
Section1 Contents..................................................................................................3
 Tractoridentification................................................................................6
 Introduction............................................................................................. 7
 Warranty,pre-deliveryinspectionsandinstallation................................7
 Warrantyclaim.........................................................................................7
 Sparepartswarning................................................................................8
 Ifyoumove..............................................................................................8
 Post-warrantyservice..............................................................................8
 Safety.......................................................................................................8
Section2 SafetyNotes............................................................................................9
 Regularuse.............................................................................................. 9
 Safetyalertsymbolsandterms............................................................10
 Safety-tractorandimplement.............................................................10
 Safety-Introduction............................................................................. 10
 Safety-Advicefortheoperator............................................................ 10
 Safety-Danger,WarningandCaution..................................................11
 Safety-Decals.......................................................................................11
 Safety-Followingasafetyprogram.....................................................11
 Safety-Cab...........................................................................................12
 Safetyprecautions.................................................................................13
 Checkyourequipment..........................................................................15
 Cleaningthetractor...............................................................................16
 Savetheenvironment...........................................................................16
 Safety-Tractormaintenance................................................................16
 Safety-Startingup................................................................................ 17
 Workinginsafety................................................................................... 19
 Correctmanoeuvres..............................................................................19
 Workinginsafety................................................................................... 19
 Bewareofotherpeople.........................................................................20
 Riskofoverturning................................................................................21
 Toavoidsideoverturning...................................................................... 21
 Toavoidbackoverturning..................................................................... 23
 Dangerousoperations...........................................................................25
 Implementsandattachments............................................................... 26
 Roadtransport....................................................................................... 27
 Roadcirculationrules............................................................................27
 Safety-Afteruse...................................................................................28
 Additionalnotes.................................................................................... 29
 Risksfromnoise.................................................................................... 31
 Positionsofsafetydecals-Allmarkets............................................... 32
 Positionsofsafetydecals-OnlyNorthAmericanmarkets.................. 37
Section3 Cabcontrols.......................................................................................... 39
 Accesstotractor...................................................................................41
 Operator'sseat...................................................................................... 42
 Safetybelts............................................................................................46
 Passengerseat......................................................................................47
 Steeringcolumnadjustment.................................................................48
 Controls................................................................................................. 49
 Reverseshuttlecontrols.......................................................................53
 Controlsonright-handconsole.............................................................54
 Controlsincab-airconditioning.......................................................... 56

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Section4 Instrumentsandprogramming............................................................. 61
 Instrumentcluster................................................................................. 62
 Warninglamps......................................................................................63
 LCDdisplay...........................................................................................64
 Menudisplay.........................................................................................65
 Accessorymenu.................................................................................... 78
 Clocksettings........................................................................................89
Section5 Operation...............................................................................................91
 GeneralOperation.................................................................................92
 Beforestartingtheengine....................................................................92
 Run-inprocedure...................................................................................92
 Startingprocedure.................................................................................93
 Coldtemperatureoperation..................................................................94
 Parkingthetractor.................................................................................97
 Masterdisconnectswitch(ifequipped)..............................................98
 Clutchpedal...........................................................................................99
 Gearbox,XtraShift...............................................................................100
 Groundspeedtables........................................................................... 102
 Gearbox-Operation...........................................................................104
 Powertake-off..................................................................................... 109
 Mod.X60.50DualPower......................................................................110
 Brakes..................................................................................................116
 Hydraulictrailerbrakes........................................................................118
 Trailerairbrakes................................................................................. 119
 Differentiallock................................................................................... 120
 Two-wheeldrive..................................................................................120
 Threepointhitch................................................................................121
 Hydraulichitchwithelectroniccontrol............................................... 126
 Auxiliarycontrolvalves........................................................................131
 Frontpowertakeoff(ifequipped)........................................................136
 Fronthitch(ifequipped)......................................................................137
 Towingattachments............................................................................140
 Pickuphitch(ifequipped)................................................................... 144
 Transportoftractor.............................................................................. 147
Section6 Tyres,wheels,ballasting.....................................................................149
 Tyreinflationspecifications................................................................. 150
 Tyrepressures,loadcapacitiesandservice........................................ 152
 Wheelremovingprocedure.................................................................155
 Front-to-reartyresizecombinations...................................................156
 Frontwheelfenders............................................................................157
 Four-wheeldrivefrontaxle-Adjustingthemax.steeringangle........ 157
 Frontandreartrackadjustment,4WD................................................ 158
 Frontwheelbolttorques.....................................................................158
 Reartrackadjustment.........................................................................160
 Rearwheelbolttorques......................................................................160
 Tractorballast...................................................................................... 162

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Section7 Maintenance........................................................................................167
 Recommendationsbeforeyouservice...............................................168
 Serviceaccess..................................................................................... 169
 Lubricantsandfuelchart.....................................................................171
 Service/hourmeter..............................................................................172
 Serviceindicatorlampsandgauges................................................... 173
 Firstserviceoperations.......................................................................173
 Routinemaintenanceguide...............................................................174
 10hoursordailyservice..................................................................... 176
 Maintenance,after50hours............................................................... 181
 Maintenance,after100hours............................................................. 186
 Maintenance,after250hours............................................................. 194
 Maintenance,after500hours............................................................. 199
 Maintenance,after1000hours........................................................... 208
 Maintenance,after2000hours........................................................... 216
 Generalmaintenance.......................................................................... 219
 Bleedingairfromthebrakesystem....................................................219
 Airconditioningsystem......................................................................222
 Cabupholstery....................................................................................223
 Puttingthetractorintostorage........................................................... 225
Section8 Electricalsystem................................................................................227
 Batteries............................................................................................. 228
 Fuses...................................................................................................233
 Headlights........................................................................................... 236
 Trailerpowersocket............................................................................237
 3-pinelectricalsocket-12V................................................................238
 Implementcableaccess.....................................................................239
Section9 Technicalspecifications......................................................................241
 Weightsanddimensions..................................................................... 242
 Engine..................................................................................................243
 Transmission........................................................................................244
 Gearbox...............................................................................................244
 Rearaxle..............................................................................................244
 Differentiallock................................................................................... 244
 Powertake-off..................................................................................... 245
 Brakes..................................................................................................245
 Four-wheeldrivefrontaxle.................................................................246
 Trackadjustment................................................................................. 246
 Steeringcomponents.......................................................................... 246
 Hydraulicsystem.................................................................................247
 Electronicallycontrolledhydraulichitch.............................................247
 Threepointhitch.................................................................................247
 Auxiliarycontrolvalves........................................................................247
 Electricalsystem.................................................................................248
 Cab...................................................................................................... 248
 Optionalextras....................................................................................248
 Noiselevel........................................................................................... 249
 Vibrationlevels....................................................................................250
 'CE'DeclarationofConformity.............................................................251
 Issueofauthorization.......................................................................... 252
 Weights............................................................................................... 252
 Implementattachmentpoints.............................................................253
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 Alphabeticalindex............................................................................... 255
 ContentsDirective2010/52/EC...........................................................257

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Tractor identification
Machine identification data
Thetractoranditsmaincomponentsareidentified
byserialnumbersand/ormanufacturingcodes.Here
underthepositionsofthevariousidentificationdata
areillustrated.(Fig.1-3)
NOTE: Identification data should be communicated to your
Dealer for requests of spare parts or service.
Tractor identification plate
Themanufacturer’splate(1)isplacedontheright-hand
sideonthefrontofthetractorandfeaturesthefollow-
ingdata:
-Manufacturer
-Machinetype
-Numberofauthorizationforroadcirculation
-Framenumber
-Manufacturingyear
-Weights
-RatedenginepowerinkW
-CE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frame.(2)
Tractor identification data
Theengine hasitsown serialnumberstamped onthe
enginedataplate(3).
IMPORTANT: Keep with care this operation and mainte-
nance manual on your tractor. Before driving or operat-
ing your tractor, it is mandatory to read this manual very
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 under-
stand the language of the country, the employer (or the
machine user) must translate the operating instructions in
the language understood by these operators (4).
Positionofplatesandtractoridentificationreferences:1-Machineidentifica-
tionplate;2-Chassisserialnumber;3-Engineidentificationplate.

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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
(e.g.deepwaterorextremelymuddysoils),youshouldask
yourDealerforspecificinstructions,toavoidinvalidating
theguarantee.
Fortheoperation,serviceandmaintenanceofthistractor
youneedtoknowperfectlyitsspecificfeaturesandtobe
preciselyinformedaboutthepertainingsafetystandards
(injuryprevention).
Customers are strongly advised to turn to an official
Dealerinconnectionwithanyproblemregardingservice
andadjustments.
WARRANTY, PRE-DELIVERY INSPEC-
TIONS AND INSTALLATION
TheCompany,whensellingnewgoodstotheirDealers,
givesawarrantythat,subjecttocertainconditions,guar-
anteesthatthegoodsarefreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanship.Asthismanualispublishedforworldwide
diffusion,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.
A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 princi-
ples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.
Introduction
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 operates. Please ask your 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equip-
ment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Dealerforadvice,as
theseinstructionsmustbecorrectlyunderstoodand
compliedwith.Itisadvisabletoperformadailymainte-
nance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.AuthorizedDealerssup-
plygenuinepartsandcangiveadviceregardingtheir
fitmentanduse..Customersarethereforerequiredto
buytheirservicepartsonlyfromanauthorizedDealer.
These tractors are designed exclusively for normal
an typical agricultural operations, following the
operating instructions contained in this manual.
THE TRACTOR IS UNSUITABLE FOR USE IN FORE-
STAL OPERATIONS. [4.5.b]
It may become suitable for such use if a forestal
kit is installed which is CE marked and approved
and whose installation is approved by the manu-
facturer.
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 guar-
antee and attest the risk analysis provided for in
the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC concerning
the foreseen and predictable use of the tractor for
forestal work and environment, in order to carry
out all required adaptations of the tractor. This
specific forestal kit must protect the driver’s seat
from falling and penetrating objects.
Useinanyotherwayisconsidered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.

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WARRANTY CLAIM
Acorrectinstallation,followedbyaregularmaintenance,
candomuchtopreventmalfunctionsorbreakdowns.If
operationproblemsshouldbehoweverencountereddu-
ringthewarrantyperiod,thewarrantyshouldbeclaimed
withthefollowingprocedure.
TheDealerbywhomyoupurchasedthetractorshould
bepromptlyinformed,statingmodelandserialnumber.
Itismostimportantthatthereshouldbenodelay,and
youshouldrealisethat,evenwheretheoriginalfailureis
coveredbywarranty,ifthefailureisnotrepairedimme-
diately,warrantycovermaynotapply.
You should give your Dealer as many information as
possible,forinstanceworkhours,currenttypeofwork
andwarningsigns.
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
Thefitmentofpartsofinferiorqualitymaynotonlyimpair
machineperformances,butalsobedangerousforopera-
tor’shealthandsafety.Themanufacturerofthetractorwill
nottaketheresponsibilityforanyloss,damageorliability
resulting from the fitment of such parts, and, if fitted
during the normal warranty period, the manufacturer’s
warrantymaybeinvalidated.

IF YOU MOVE
The Dealer by whom you bought your tractor 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,however,movetoanother
areaorthetractormustmomentarilyoperateinanarea
farfromtheoriginalDealer,youshouldaskyourDealer
fornameandaddressoftheDealernearesttothenew
worksite,sothatthewarrantyistransferredtothelatter.
Ifyoumovedfromtheareaofyouroriginal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Dealermakingtherepaircanmaketheduearran-
gementswiththeoriginalDealer.
POST-WARRANTY SERVICE
DuringthewarrantyperioditisadvisabletoletyourDealer
performeveryrepairandservicing.InthiswaytheDealer
isabletokeepundercontroloperationandperformances
ofyournewtractor.
Inordertoobtainthebestperformancesfromyourtractor,
itisimportanttogoonwithregularchecksandservicing
evenafterthewarrantyisexpired.Makeuseofyourlocal
Dealerforallmajortractorservices: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 implement the
safetyinstructionsdetailedintheSafetyNotessection
ofthisbook.
CAUTION: In some of the illustrations used
in this Operator Instruction Book, panels or
guards may have been removed for clarity.
Never operate the tractor without these com-
ponents in position. If the removal of panels
or guards is necessary to make a repair, they
MUST be replaced before operation.
Introduction

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Safety notes
Chapter 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,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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.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 un-
der it, but remain seated with the well fastened seat belt and hold firmly the steering wheel.
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 unauthorized
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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 MAIM 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 basic trac-
tor 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.
•The above mentioned tractor is not suitable for forestry.
SAFETY - ADVICE FOR THE OPERA-
TOR
ItisYOURresponsibilitytoreadandunderstandthesa-
fety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 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).
Infurthersections(Section1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)thefigures
arenot numbered,aseach figureis placedbesidethe
relativetext.Referencetocomponentsinthetexthave
progressivenumbers(1,2,3,etc.)toimmediatelyidentify
thefiguretheyreferto.
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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Safety notes
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 WAR-
NING 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.
CAUTION: 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 parti-
cular interest for more efficient and convenient repair or
operation.
SAFETY - DECALS

WARNING: DO NOT remove or efface Dan-
ger, Warning, Caution or Instruction decals.
AnylostoreffacedDanger,Warning,CautionorInstruction
decalsmustbereplaced.Replacementdecalsareavaila-
ble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authorized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 im-
pair 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unauthorized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,
slippery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 to the drawbar and 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][4.1.o]
The safety cab is designed on purpose for this tractor
seriesandcomplieswithalllawrequirementsconcerning
safetyandnoiselevel.(Fig.2-1)
Thesafety cabcomplieswithinternational safetystan-
dardsprescribedbylawsinforce.ItmustNEVERbedrilled
ormodifiedinordertoinstallaccessoriesorimplements.
ThecabcomponentsMUSTNOTbewelded,norrepaired
ifdamaged.Neverattachtowchainsorropestothecab
mainframe.
DE LUXE CAB
WARNING: Tractors equipped with De Luxe
cab have a protection (FOPS) against objects
and loads that might fall from above in typi-
cal work conditions, but not against objects
and loads that might be projected into the
area normally occupied by the operator.
Fig.2-1
Fig.2-2
• 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.

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Safety notes
PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING IN
SAFETY
Protect yourself
NEVERtakeany risks.Wearallprotective clothingand
anypersonal protectiondevices calledforby thework
conditions.(Fig.2-3).
The following personal safety devices are always
necessary:
- Hearing protection.
- Safety shoes.
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
entangled in controls or moving parts.
A first aid kit should be available on any work site
(Fig.2-5).
WARNING: The tractor is designed and built to avoid
any fire risks during normal operation. Therefore, it
is not provided of a self-extinguishing system or a fire
extinguisher on board as a standard. The tractor is
anyway designed to install a 1 kg dust fire extinguisher
complying with UNI EN 3/7 2004 standard. The fire
extinguisher must be mounted in the reserved and
indicated position (Fig.2-4a & Fig.2-4b)
The fire extinguisher with its support can be bought
as a kit by our Dealers or authorized 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 ire
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.
Fig.2-3
Fig.2-4a
Fig.2-5
Fig.2-4b
Thefireextinguisherpositionchangesaccordingtotractormodel
Firstaidbox
If the tractor’s owner or safety manager provides the
tractorwitha firstaidbox,we recommendstoringthe
boxinasuitableplacewhenthetractorisnotusedfora
longtime,owingtoitshighlyperishablecontent.

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Safety notes
Know your equipment
Knowyourtractor.Knowhowtooperateallequipment
onyourmachineandtheimplementsandattachments
usedwithit.Knowthepurposeofallthecontrols,gauges
and dials. Know the rated load capacity, speed range,
brakingandsteeringcharacteristics,turningradius,and
operatingclearances.
Keep in mind that rain, snow, ice, loose gravel, soft
ground,etc.canchangethewayyourtractoroperates..
Under poor conditions, slow down and be extra careful,
engage four-wheel drive, if fitted.
StudytheDANGER, WARNING orCAUTION safety
signsonyourtractorandtheinformationsignsalso.
READTHIS OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONBOOK BEFORE
STARTINGTHEENGINE.
STUDYITBEFOREYOUSTARTWORK(Fig.2-6).
IFTHEREISSOMETHINGYOUDONOTUNDERSTAND,
ASK SOMEONE SPECIALISED (e.g. your Dealer) FOR
EXPLANATION.
IMPORTANT: This manual covers general safe practices
for agricultural tractors. It must always be kept with the
tractor. For further copies contact your Dealer.
Use all available protective devices
Keepallprotectivedevicesinplaceandsecurelyfastened.
Makecertainallguards,shieldsandsafetysignsarepro-
perlyinstalled,asspecified,andareingoodcondition.
Fig.2-6
To help keep yourself and others around you
safe, your tractor should be equipped and kept
in perfect service order with:
• Safetybeltscomplyingwithlawrequirementsofthe
variouscountries.
• 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.
• Meanstoaccessthedriver’sseat.
• Driver’sseat.
• Controls.
• Operator’s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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Safety notes
Fig.2-8
Fig.2-7
Check the equipment
Beforeyoubeginyourworkingday,taketimetocheck
yourtractorandensurethatallsystemsareingoodope-
rationalcondition.
WARNING: personal safety devices must be worn for
each check and maintenance operation.
•DONOTsmokewhilerefuellingthetractor.Keepany
typeofopenflameaway(Fig.2-7).[4.1.l]
•Checkforloose,broken,missing,ordamagedparts.
Have everything put into good repair. Make certain
allsafetydevicesareinplace.
• Check the seat belts for damage: Damaged belts
MUSTbereplaced.
• Ensurethatimplementsandattachmentsareproperly
installedandthatthetractorandimplementPTORPM
ratingsmatch.
• Check the tires for cuts, bulges and correct pres-
sure.  Replace worn or damaged tyres. Check foot
and parking brakes for proper operation. Adjust if
necessary.
• Stoptheengineandwaitforittocoolbeforerefuel-
ling.
• Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifrequired.
• Performall maintenanceproceduresoutlinedin the
maintenanceandadjustment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 rene-
wed.
WARNING: Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid un-
der 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tangled.

WARNING: Liquid cooling systems build up
pressure as the engine gets hot. Before remo-
ving the radiator cap, stop the engine and let
the system cool.
• Checktheenginecoolingsystemandaddcoolantas
required.
• 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 auxiliary control valves
are used, their quick couplings can reach
high temperatures. Therefore, safety glo-
ves suitable for such temperatures must be
worn every time the connected implements
are connected to or disconnected from the
couplings.

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Clean the tractor
• Keepworksurfacesandenginecompartmentsclean.
• Before cleaning the machine, always lower imple-
mentstotheground,engagethefirstgear,engage
the parking brake, turn the engine off and remove
the key.
• Alwaysusespecificpersonalsafetydevicesforeach
service operation.
• Cleansteps,pedalsandfloor.Removegreaseoroil.
Brushawaydustormud.Inwinter,scrapeawaysnow
andice.Remember-slipperysurfacesaredangerous.
• Whenplasticpartsneedtobecleaned(suchascon-
sole,instrumentpanel,monitors,indicatorsetc),do
notusepetrol,paraffin,diluentsetc.
 Theycouldcausediscoloration,crackingorwarping
ofthecleanedparts..
 These parts should ONLY be cleaned with water,
neutralsoapandasoftcloth.
• Removeandstoreimplements,keys,hitchesetc.in
theirproperplaces.
Protect the environment
• It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses or soil.
Use authorized waste disposal facilities, including
civic amenity sites and garages providing facilities
fordisposalofusedoil.Ifindoubt,contactyourlocal
authorityforadvice.

• To get to know the correct methods to dispose of
oils,filters,tyresetc.contactyourDealerorthelocal
agencyforwasterecycling.
• OnlyforNorthAmerica:
 Thesafetysheetsofeachmaterialgiveinformation
onchemicalscontainedinaproduct,proceduresto
useit safely,first-aidand procedureto befollowed
incaseofleakageorspills.InallNorthAmericasuch
safetysheetsareavailableattheDealer's.
 Before any maintenance on the machine, refer to
the above mentioned safety sheets for fluids, oils
etc.usedin thismachine.Thesheetsinform about
risksandsafemaintenanceprocedures.Westrongly
recommend to follow these indications during any
maintenanceoperations.
• Disposal of the tractor: The tractor is made up of
parts subject to rules and laws for their disposal.
When the tractor is not used any more, it must be
disposed of through proper agencies according to
suchrules.Donotpollutetheenvironmentwiththe
tractororitsparts.
WARNING: Hot parts of the machine are suita-
bly guarded, wherever possible. This does not
exclude, however, that great care should be
used when working on the machine, to avoid
burns or scalding. [4.1.n]
• Beforeanyadjustmentsorservicingontheelectrical
system,disconnectthebatterybyoperatingthemas-
terdisconnectswitch(ifequipped)ordisconnecting
thecables ofthebattery.Seethesectionconcerning
batteryservicing.
• Topreventfireorexplosion,donotgowithfreeflames
nearthebatteryorcoldstartingdevice.Carefullyfol-
lowthedirectionsfortheuseofcouplingcablesto
avoidsparksthatmaycauseanexplosion.
• ConsultyourDealerforanyrepairsoradjustments;
such works should be carried out by specialised
workmanship.
• Check regularly that all nuts and bolts are securely
tightened,speciallythenutsinwheelhubs,disksor
rims.Tightentotheprescribeddrivingtorques.
• Check the oil level at regular intervals and top up
if required.

• Check the brakes regularly, top up the reservoir
and/or adjust where necessary. Make sure that the
brakes are evenly adjusted, especially when using
a trailer.
WARNING: When it is necessary to carry out
service, filling up, cleaning or adjustment
operations in places at an height above 1.5
m (e.g. engine coolant reservoir or cab air
filters, work light lamps etc.) a stable and safe
mean (e.g. a ladder) is required to reach the
service point.
WARNING: Work and road lights can be very
hot and dangerous if on since a long time.
Take care to avoid contacts that could cause
burns. If work on these lights is needed, turn
them off and let them cool down.
Always use safety gloves suitable for high
temperatures.
• Carryoutthefollowingoperationsbeforeanyopera-
tionaboutthetractor:engagethefirstgear,engage
the parking brake, turn the engine off and remove
theignitionkey.
Maintenanceoperationsmustbecarriedoutwhenthe
engine is cold. If the maintenance operation must be
carriedoutwhiletheengineishot(e.g.whenchanging
engineoil),starttheengineandletitidlefortherequired
time,thenturnitoffbeforethemaintenanceoperation.
If you need to open the bonnet, follow the procedure
indicatedunder“Howtoopenthebonnet”.Inthiscase
bewaretheriskofburningandshearing.
Personalsafetydevicesmustbewornforeachcheckand
maintenanceoperation.
SAFETY - TRACTOR MAINTENANCE
[4.1.h]
CAUTION: With exception of normal service, as ex-
plained in the Maintenance section, all other servicing
or reparations must be carried out by properly skilled
personnel in authorised workshops.
• DONOTcarryoutmaintenanceoperationswhilethe
engineishotorthetractorismoving.

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Fig.2-9b
Fig.2-9c
Fig.2-10a
SAFETY - STARTING UP
Warn bystanders before starting the engine.
Beforestarting,walkaroundthewholetractorandany
attachedequipment.Makesurethatnooneisunder,on,
orclosetothetractororequipment.Letotherworkers
andbystandersknowyouarestartingupanddon’tstart
until everyone is clear of the tractor, implements and
towedequipment.
Makesurethateveryone,particularly children,isina
safepositionbeforestartingtheengine.
Mount and dismount safely. [4.1.e]
Alwaysuse‘threepointcontact’withthemachine,and
facethemachinewhenyoumountit.Threepointcontact
meansbothhandsandonefootoronehandandboth
feetareincontactwiththemachineatalltimesduring
mountinganddismounting.
Cleanyourshoesandwipeyourhandsbeforeclimbingon.
Usehandrails,grabhandles,laddersorsteps(asprovided)
whenmountingordismounting.
NEVERusecontrolleversasahandholdandNEVERstep
onfootcontrolswhenmountingordismounting.
NEVERtrytogoonoroffthemovingtractor.
Ifthetractormustbeliftedforservicing,takeittoasui-
tablyequippedworkshop.
Carryoutthefollowingoperationsbeforeanyoperation
aboutthetractor:engagethefour-wheeldrive,thefirst
gearandtheparkingbrakeandputchockstothewheels
touchingtheground.
Beforeliftingthetractor,avoiditsswingingbymeansof
woodenwedgesappliedtothefrontaxle(Fig.2-9b):the
chocksmustavoidanyswingingofthetractor.
Usejackliftsofsuitablecapacityandapplythematthe
centreofthefrontandrearaxles(Fig.2-9bandFig.2-9c)
payingdueattentiontoweightdistribution.[4.1.k]
Nodecalsfortheliftingpointareappliedonthetractor,as
theywouldbetoodifficulttoapplyintheavailablespaces
andwould beall tooeasily removedor effaced during
normaloperationofthetractor.Applythejacklifttothe
liftingpoints(Fig.2-10a)accordingtothetypeofoperation
andfollowingthesafetyproceduresgivenbefore.
WARNING: DO NOT raise the tractor using the tow
hook.

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Fig.2-12
Fig.2-13
Fig.2-11
Fig.2-10b
Safety at starting [4.1.c]
WARNING: Make sure that there is enough
ventilation before starting the engine. Never
start the engine in an enclosed space. Exhaust
fumes may cause asphyxiation (Fig.2-10b).
Makesurethatthetractordualbrakepedalsarelocked
togetheratalltimesunlessyouaremakingturnsinthe
fieldwhichrequireindependentuseofthebrakes.Make
surethebrakesareproperlyadjustedsothatbothbrakes
engageatthesametime.
Adjusttheseatandfastenyourseatbelt(ifapplicable,
accordingthedescriptioninthisbook),
Alwaysstart the enginefromthe operator’s seat,after
depressing the clutch pedal, with all the transmission
levers and PTO and auxiliary spool valve control levers
inneutral.
DANGER: The engine must be started with
the ignition key only from the driver’s seat.
DO NOT attempt to start the engine by
shorting across the terminals of the starter
motor. If the starter circuit is bypassed to
neutral, the tractor could start with an en-
gaged gear, with danger of serious injury or
death to bystanders (Fig.2-11).
Follow recommended starting procedures.
Follow the starting procedures recommended in the
OperationsectionofthisOperatorInstructionBook.This
includes normal starting, cold starting, and the use of
startingfluids.
Overhaul the controls.
Afterengineignition,overhaulallinstrumentsandlights.
Be sure that all are operating correctly. If the machine
does not respond properly to controls, DO NOT use it
untilthefaultismended.
Makesurethatthestartermotorsolenoidvalvefuseis
alwaysinstalled.
Starting fluid
CAUTION: Do not inject fluids (ether) to make the
engine easier to start in cold weather. The tractor is
equipped with a cold weather starting system (Fig.2-
12).
Beforestartingthetractor,makesurethatthereareno
personsorhindrancesinitsoperatingrange(Fig.2-13).

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



Donotstartthetractorwithoutensuringaperfectcom-
mandofspeedandsteeringcontrols(Fig.2-14).
• Beforestarting,inspecttheworkareatoestablish
thebestandsafestprocedure.Planyourwork
sothatyoudriveasstraightaspossibleforward.
Bewareoftrenches,pits,ditches,slopes,trunks
orstumps,pondsetc.Watchforanypossibly
dangerouscondition.Ifyouareusingafrontloader
orfoldableimplementsorimplementswithhigh
components,watchoutforobstacleinthetractor's
way.
WARNING: Accidental contact with high-volta-
ge lines causes death. In case of contact with
high-voltage conductors DO NOT leave the
tractor, but move the tractor and/or the loader
in such a way as to eliminate the contact and
reach a safe distance (Fig.2-15).
Fig.2-14
WORKING IN SAFETY
WARNING: An unbalanced tractor could over-
turn and cause injury or death. If required, put
ballast weights on their front support and on
rear wheels as described in this section of the
Operation chapter. Ballast weights must be used
according to the manufacturer’s directions.
NEVER add extra counterweights to compen-
sate for an overload. It is better to reduce the
load.
WARNING: Keep all parts of your body inside
the operator's compartment while operating
the tractor.
Follow the rules when using your tractor.
Besurethetractorisreadyforthejobonhand.Learnthe
ratedloadsbyheartandneverexceedthem.Makesure
thatanyimplementorequipmentyouaregoingtouse
doesNOTexceedtheloadcapacityofyourtractor.Check
thatthecouplingPTOshaft/implementiscorrect(seethe
TechnicalSpecificationssectionformassdata).
Keepinmindthattractorsnormallyoperateonuneven,
unpaved,andoftenbumpyorslopingsurfaces.Operating
conditionscanreducetheamountofweightyoushould
carryorpull.
Follow safe operating practices
• Operatethecontrolssmoothly-don'tjerkthesteering
wheelorothercontrols.
• DONOTgetonoroffamovingtractor.Keepafirm
griponthesteeringwheelatalltimes,withthethumbs
clearofthespokeswhendrivingthetractor.
• Alwaysusespecificpersonalsafetydevicesforeach
operation.
• Makesureyouhaveadequateclearanceinalldirec-
tionsfortractor,cab,asfetyframeandimplement.
• NEVERplaygameswithatractororequipment.
• NEVERattempttoworkthecontrolsexceptfromthe
operator'sseat.
• Beforegettingoffthetractor,alwaysdisengagethe
PTO, lower all attachments and implements to the
ground,placethetractorinneutral,engageparking
brake,shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
• NEVERattempttoworkthecontrolsexceptfromthe
operator’sseat.
• Carryoutthefollowingoperationsbeforeleavingthe
tractor: engage the first gear, engage the parking
brake, turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
 Asanalternative,ifthetractoristobeusedasa
fixedpowerunit,beforeleavingthetractorshiftthe
geartoneutral,engagetheparkingbrakeandmake
suretherearenopeoplewithintheoperatingrange
ofthemachine. Fig.2-15
DIRECTIONS TO AVOID IMPROPER USE OF THE TRACTOR

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Fig.2-16
Fig.2-17
WARNING: NEVER stand, or allow anyone else
to stand between the tractor and implement
unless the engine is turned off and the par-
king brake is engaged, a gear is engaged and
all attachments or implements are lowered
to the ground.
Beware of other people
• Thinkaboutwhatyouaregoingtodo. Ne v er al -
lowpersonsthatarenotqualifiedorsuitablyskilled
tooperate yourtractor. Theycould bea danger for
themselvesorforothers.
WARNING: Your tractor is designed to be ope-
rated by one person. DO NOT allow others to
ride on the tractor or the implement (Fig.2-
16). Never allow anyone to ride on the imple-
ments or other equipment including trailers,
except on certain harvesting equipment, spe-
cifically designed for riders during the actual
harvest operation only (not during transport).
Such equipment must have provision for a
safe riding area. NEVER allow children on a
tractor.
WARNING: Make sure you can safely control
speed and driving direction of the tractor
before moving it. Start slowly until you are
sure everything is operating regularly. After
starting, turn the steering right and left to
check for correct operation. Check steering
and brake system for operation. If differential
is locked, DO NOT operate at high speed or
turn the tractor until the differential lock is
disengaged.
• Keepothersawayfromyouroperationarea.Never
allowanyonetostandorpassunderaraisedimple-
ment(Fig.2-17).
• DONOTliftobjectsthatcannotbecontainedsafely
inthebucket,gettheappropriateattachment.Never
allowanyonetostandonthesafetyframesorfend-
ers.
• Whenusingaloader,avoidsuddenstops,starts,
turns,orchangesofdirection.Keeploadsasnear
aspossibletothegroundduringtransport.
• Neverstand(orallowanyoneelsetostand)infront
of,under,orbehindloadedorloadingequipment.
Neverdriveatractoruptosomeonestandingin
frontofafixedobject.
WARNING: NEVER lift a load over anyone
(Fig.2-17).
• Keepothersawayfromarticulationjoints,hitches,
drawbar,liftarms,PTOdrives,cylinders,belts,pul-
leys,andothermovingparts.Keepsafetyguardsin
place.
WARNING: NEVER stand, or allow anyone else
to stand between the tractor and the trailer
unless the engine is turned off and the parking
brake is engaged and a gear is engaged. [4.2.m]