General Usage
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• Your tractor's seat/s are equipped with retractable seat belts for your safety.
Fasten your seat belt and adjust the seat before starting the engine. Be sure
the seat belt is fitted snugly around the hips, not around the waist as failure to
do so may cause injury in the event of a collision.
• If your tractor is equipped with a passenger seat, and if it is occupied, be sure
that the passenger does not distract you from the safe operation of the tractor.
BE ALERT!
• You (and any passenger) must always keep your arms and legs within the
perimeter of the tractor's frame to avoid injury.
• Keep your foot ON the brake pedal and OFF the accelerator and release the
parking brake before shifting the 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 pedal.
• 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 operat-
ing it in a safe and clear (not congested) area until you are familiar with all
aspects of its operation.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving mechanical parts including tires.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts.
• Check your path of intended motion for personnel and/or possible obstructions,
before proceeding.
• When operating the tractor, be particularly cautious when in congested areas.
Be alert near blind corners and always anticipate other equipment and person-
nel movements. Sound 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 adjusted to allow for a safe and controlled stop, con-
sidering 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.
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