• You (and any passenger)
must
always keep
your
arms
and
legs within the perimeter of the tractor's frame to
avoid injury.
•
If
your
vehicle is a Utility Tractor with a rear deck (Models TU
or
TUL), be sure all items
on
the deck are secure
and
are within the perimeter
of
the tractor's frame before starting the tractor.
• Keep
your
foot
ON
the brake pedal
and
OFF the accelerator
and
relea
se
the parking brake before shifting
th
e
transmission into gear.
• Before shifting from forward to reverse
or
reverse to forward, bring the vehicle
to
a complete stop. Do
not
shift
into gear except when the engine is
at
idle
speed
and
your
foot is
on
the brake
peda
l.
• Before dismounting from the tractor, place the transmission in "PARK"
and
apply
the parking brake.
•
If
you
have
not
operated this
equipment
previously, practice driving
and
operating it in a safe
and
clear (not
congested) area w1til
you
are familiar
with
all aspects of its operation.
• Keep
hands
and
feet away from moving mechanical parts including tires.
• A void wearing loose clothing that might
get
caught in moving parts.
• Check
your
path of int
ended
motion for persmmel
and/or
possible obstructions, before proceeding.
•
When
operating the tractor, be particularly cautious when
in
conges
ted
areas.
Be
alert
near
blind corners
and
always anticipate
other
equipment
and
personnel movements. SOlmd the
horn
when
approaching corners.
• Use particular care
to
operate the vehicle
at
a safe speed,
commensurate
with
conditions. Speed
should
always
be reduced when entering a
turn
to assure complete control
of
the vehicle
and
any
towed loads. Take all corners
wide, especially
if
towing trailers.
• Speed
should
always be
ad
ju
sted
to allow for a safe
and
controlled stop, considering the space available for
stopping
and
the
weight
of the load being moved. Avoid
sudden
stops.
• Reduce speed
when
approaching speed
bumps.
• Do
not
tamper with the engine
speed
governor.
• Never drive crossways
on
a slope.
• Avoid operating
on
bumpy, soft surfaces. Avoid potholes
when
present.
• Keep clear of the
edge
of loading docks.
LOAD
TOWING
SAFETY
If
towing a load, check to see that:
•
The
towed load is securely cotmected to the hitch
of
the tractor.
Be
sure
hitch is locked/fastened into the closed
position.
• The tow
ed
cargo load is secure
and
within the exterior frame
of
the vehicle that is carrying the lo
ad
.
• For maximum tractor
and
load control
and
stability,
as
well
as
to
wing
power, be sure the tongue of the trailer is
parallel
to
the
ground
when
cmmected to the tractor's hitch.
• Watch the trailer's rear
swing
dears
any
obstructions
when
cornering.
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