SAFETY TIPS DURING MAINTENANCE
1. At least on a daily basis check all oil levels, water level in the radiator and electrolyte level in the
battery, perform services according to the service schedule.
2. Ensure tire pressures are even and the correct pressure for the job being done is maintained.
3. Check to ensure that all the controls and preventative mechanisms of the tractor and implement
work correctly and effectively.
4. Ensure that an adequate set of the correct tools is available for maintenance and minor repairs.
5. Ensure that all service work and repairs are carried out on a flat area with a concrete or similar
floor.
Do not carry out service work on a tractor until it is switched off, the parking brake applied
and wheels chocked.
Where a tractor is started in a confined area, ensure that the area is well ventilated as exhaust
gases are very harmful, and can cause death.
6. Do not work under raised implements.
7. When changing wheels or tires ensure that a suitable wheel stand is placed under the axle prior
to removing the wheel and the wheels are chocked.
8. Where guards or shields need to be removed to perform a service or repair, ensure that the
guard or shield is correctly reinstalled before starting the tractor.
9. Never refuel near an open flame or with an overheated engine.
Make sure to turn off the engine before refueling.
10. The cooling system operates under pressure; take care when removing the radiator cap on a
hot engine to prevent being scalded by steam or hot water.
Do not add water to the radiator when the engine is hot.
Add water to the radiator only after the engine cools down completely.
11.To prevent fires keep the tractor, including the engine, clean and free from flammable material
and well away from fuels and other flammable material.
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