McConnel SR460 - Weather; Fire; Safe Driving Practices

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4.9.4 Weather
Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never
mow in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least 90m (300 feet) in front and to the
sides of the tractor and mower. Make sure that you can clearly see and identify passers-by, steep slopes,
ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, debris and foreign objects.
If you are unable to clearly see these types of items do not begin mowing.
4.9.5 Fire
Follow the following guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fires while operating, servicing, and
repairing the machine and tractor:
 Ensure the tractor is equipped with a fire extinguisher in an easy to access location.
 Do not operate the machine on a tractor with an underframe exhaust.
 Do not smoke or have an open flame near the machine and tractor.
 Do not drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas.
 Ensure slip clutches are properly adjusted to prevent excessive slippage and plate heating. See Section
5.4.3 for clutch settings.
 Never allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines, slip clutches, and gearboxes.
 Periodically shut down the tractor and machine and clean clippings and collected debris from the
machine deck.
Figure 4.31 – Beware of Fire Hazards
4.10 Safe Driving Practices
In order to safely operate the machine in work with the tractor requires the operator to have a thorough
knowledge and experience of the tractor they are using and safety precautions they should take whilst driving
with the attached machine.
With regards to the tractor and the surrounding environment it is important that the operator can:
4.10.1.1 Ensure the tractor has been properly serviced and maintained. Do not operate the tractor with
weak/faulty brakes or worn tyres.
4.10.1.2 Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight of the machine; see Section 1.5.1
Failure to have at least 20% sufficient load over the front axle or to drive at inappropriate speeds on
undulating terrain may result in a loss of directional control.
4.10.1.3 Ensure the tractor operating controls are set for safe transport. Consult the tractor manufacturers
operators manual.