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• DO NOT permit others to ride on the tractor or the implement unless an approved passenger seat is
fitted.
• Hitch only to the drawbar and recommended hitch points, and never above the center line of the
rear axle.
• Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns, starts or stops, when the tractor is stopped, apply the
parking brakes securely.
• Never modify or remove any part of the equipment and never use attachments unless they are
properly matched to your tractor.
2.14 SAFETY FRAME
A Safety Structure and seat belt is fitted as standard equipment to the platform tractor at the time of
factory assembly. If the safety frame was deleted by the original purchaser or has been removed, it is
recommended that you equip your tractor with a Safety Structure and a seat belt. Safety frames are
effective in reducing injuries during overturn accidents. A tractor overturning without safety frame can
result in serious injury or death (fig.2-1) Depending on laws in force in the various markets, a seat may
be installed. Always raise the safety frame before may be installed. Always raise the safety frame before
fastening the seat belt.
If a fold-down safety frame is installed. DO NOT wear a seat belt when the safety frame is in folded down
position. NEVER keep the safety frame in the folded down position when working with the tractor.
Operation:
Before using the tractor ensure that the safety frame is not damaged, that it is securely fastened to the
tractor, and, if a hinged section is fitted, that it is in the raised position and secured.
If the safety frame has been removed from the tractor, or folded down for a specific operation, it must
be refitted or erected immediately using the proper hardware and applying the recommended torque
value.
DO NOT ATTACH chains, ropes or cables to the safety frame for pulling purposes; this will cause the
tractor to tip backwards. Always pull from the tractor drawbar.
If a seat belt is installed, always wear your seat belt-adjusted snugly except when operating with a folded
down safety frame or if the safety frame has been removed (Fig. 2-2)
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