SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - continued
OM 0393SB-A
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THE TRACTOR
General Information
1. Read the operator's manual carefully before
using tractor. Lack of operating knowledge
can lead to accidents.
2. Do not permit anyone but the operator to
ride on the tractor. There is no safe place
for passengers.
Operating the Tractor
1. Never run the tractor engine in a closed
building without adequate ventilation, as
the exhaust fumes are very dangerous.
2. Adopt safe driving practice. If so
equipped, keep the brake pedals latched
together at all times unless independent
braking is required. Never use
independent braking during transport.
3. Always drive at a safe speed relative to
local conditions and ensure that your
speed is low enough for an emergency
stop to be safe and secure.
4. Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the
risk of overturning. Keep speed to a
minimum.
5. Always keep the tractor in gear to provide
engine braking when going downhill. Do
not coast.
6. Never allow an open flame near the fuel
tank or battery.
7. Park the tractor/snowblower on level
ground, place the transmission in neutral,
set the parking brake, disengage the
equipment drive, lower the equipment to
the ground, place all levers including
auxiliary control levers in neutral, shut off
the engine and remove the ignition key
BEFORE leaving the tractor.
8. Never park the tractor on a steep slope.
9. Do not attempt to operate on steep slopes.
Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
10. Handle fuel with care, as it is highly
flammable.
11. Use approved fuel container.
12. Never add fuel to a running engine or a hot
engine.
13. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel
cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
14. Never allow anyone to operate the
snowblower until they have read the
manual completely and are thoroughly
familiar with basic tractor and snowblower
operation.
15. Make sure the tractor is counterweighted
as recommended by your dealer. Weights
provide the necessary balance to improve
stability, traction and steering. Please refer
to tractor's operator's manual for proper
ballasting information.
16. Always make sure all snowblower
components are properly installed and
securely fastened BEFORE operation.
17. Never attempt to start the engine and/or
engage snowblower drive while standing
beside the tractor.
18. Always start the engine from the operator's
seat with all the transmission lever(s) and
snowblower drive lever in neutral.
19. DO NOT bypass the safety system by
shorting across the terminals of the starter
motor to start the engine. This may cause
the tractor to move suddenly.
20. If the safety start system does not work,
consult your dealer immediately.
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