Allis-Chalmers 400 Series - Safety Precautions; Operation Safety; Fuel and Fire Hazards

Safety Precautions
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
This symbol is used to call your attention to safety precautions that should be followed
by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol - Heed Its Warning.
Many hours of lost time and much suffering is caused
by the failure to practice simple safety rules.
IT IS TOO LATE TO REMEMBER WHAT SHOULD
HAVE BEEN DONE AFTER THE ACCIDENT HAS
HAPPENED.
OPERATION
* KNOW THE CONTROLS and how to stop quickly -
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
* DO NOT allow children to operate vehicle. DO NOT
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
* DO NOT carry passengers. KEEP CHILDREN AND
PETS A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY.
* CLEAR work area of objects which might be picked
up and thrown.
* TAKE ALL possible precautions when leaving vehicle
unattended; such as disengaging power take off,
lowering attachments, shifting into neutral, setting
parking brake, stopping engine and removing key.
* DO NOT stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Mow up and down the face of steep slopes;
never across the face. .
* REDUCE speed on slopes and in sharp turns to
prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.
* STAY ALERT for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards.
* USE CARE when pulling loads or using heavy equip¬
ment:
A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
B. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
C. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
D. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in operator's manual.
* WATCH for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
* KEEP all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
* DO NOT change engine governor settings or over-
speed engine.
* DO NOT operate equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
CAUTION: This tractor does not have warning
devices for operation on public roads or highways.
FUEL AND FIRE HAZARDS
* HANDLE gasoline with care - - it is highly flammable.
A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running
or hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors. Wipe
up spilled gasoline.
C. Open doors if engine is run in garage - - exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run engine indoors.
* NEVER store equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark,
* ALLOW engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
* TO REDUCE fire hazard keep engine free of grass,
leaves or excessive grease.
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