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★Freeing a Mired Machine
Attempting to free a mired machine can involve safety
hazards such as the mired tractor tipping rearward，the
towing tractor overturning，and the tow chain or tow bar
(Actable is not recommended) failing and recoiling from
its stretched condition．
Back your tractor out if it gets mired down in mud．
Unhitch any towed implements．Dig mud from behind
the rear wheels．Place boards behind the wheels to
provide a solid base and try to back out slowly．
If necessary，dig mud from the front of all wheels and
drive slowly ahead．
If necessary to tow with another unit，use a tow bar or a
long chain (a cable is not recommended)．Inspect the
chain for flaws．Make sure all parts of towing devices are
of adequate size and strong enough to handle the load．
Always hitch to the drawbar of the towing unit．Do not
hitch to the front push bar attachment point．Before
moving，clear the area of people．Apply power smoothly to
take up the slack：a sudden pull could snap any towing
device causing it to whip or recoil dangerously．
★Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury．
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines．Tighten all
connections before applying pressure．
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard．Protect hands
and body from high pressure fluids．
If an accident occurs，see a doctor immediately．Any fluid
injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a
few hours or gangrene may result．Doctors unfamiliar with
this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable
medical source．
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