
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY MEASURES -- SECTION 1
1--9
IMPORTANT ECOLOGICAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Soil, air and water are essential elements for
agriculture and for life on in general. If local
legislation does not control the treatment of certain
substances, the production of which is necessitated
by advanced technologies, products derived from
chemical and petrochemical products must be used
and disposed of according to the rules of common
sense.
The following recommendations may be of help:
•Find out what the relevant legislation in your
country stipulates.
•Ask your suppliers of lubricants, oils, fuels,
anti--freeze, detergents, etc. for information on
the effects of these products on humans and the
environment and for instructions concerning
their use, storage and disposal. In many cases,
local agricultural consultants will be able to
provide assistance.
SUGGESTIONS
1. Avoid using unsuitable, pressurised filling
systems or fuel cans when filling tanks, as these
may cause considerable spillage and leakage of
liquids.
2. As a general rule, do not allow liquid fuels,
lubricants, acids, solvents, etc., to come into
contact with the skin. The majority of these
products contain substances that are potential
health hazards.
3. Modern lubricants contain additives. Do not burn
contaminated fuel oils and/or oils used in
conventional heating systems.
4. Avoid spillage when transferring used engine
cooling liquids, engine and transmission
lubricants, hydraulic oils, brake fluids, etc. Never
mix used brake oil with fuel oil, or fuel oil with
lubricants. Store safely until suitable disposal
can be arranged according to national legislation
or local regulations.
5. Modern anti--freeze liquids and solutions, e.g.:
anti--freeze and other additives, must be
replaced every two years. They must not be left
to be absorbed into the ground, but must be
collected and disposed of in a suitable manner.
6. Do not open the air conditioning systems to carry
out work. These systems contain gas which must
not be released into the atmosphere. Contact your
dealer or specialised personnel, who are equipped
with the appropriate equipment and are authorised
to refill the system.
7. Any leakage or defect in the engine cooling or
hydraulic systems must be repaired immediately.
8. Do not increase the pressure in pressurised
systems, as this may cause component parts to
burst.
9. When welding, make sure that hoses are
properly protected as sparks or molten material
may puncture or weaken the tubes and sleeves,
resulting in leakage of oil, cooling liquid, etc.
10. Do not adjust the setting of the fuel delivery
system as this will alter the emission of exhaust
fumes.
NOTE: The engines installed on the tractors comply
with anti--pollution legislation.