Safety Precautions
12
Operation
● DO NOT operate the tractor while under the
influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
● Before starting the engine, be sure all operating
controls are in neutral. This will eliminate
accidental movement of the machine or start up of
power driven equipment.
● Operate controls only when seated in the
Operators seat.
● Never attempt to start engine by shorting across
the starting motor terminals as the machine may
immediately start to move.
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● To assist cold weather starting DO NOT spray
ether or gasoline into the air induction manifold.
To do so could cause an explosion and injury.
● Collision of high speed road traffic and tractors or
implements can cause personal injury or death.
On roads, use flasher/lights according to local
laws. Keep SMV emblem visible. Pull over to let
faster traffic pass. Slow down and signal before
turning off.
● Brake pedals must be locked together for road
travel. This will insure uniform brake application
and maximum stopping ability.
● Attach trailers and/or implements correctly. The
operating, steering and braking behavior will be
affected by attaching implements, trailers and
ballast weights. Therefore ensure adequate
steering and braking power.
● Make sure that the weight of a trailed vehicle that
is not equipped with brakes, NEVER EXCEEDS
the weight of the machine that is towing the
vehicle. Stopping distance increases with
increasing speed as the weight of the towed load
increases, especially on hills and slopes.
● Extra weight and bad traction conditions such as
mud or ice increase your stopping distance.
Remember that liquid in the tires, weights on the
machine or wheels, tanks filled with fertilizer,
herbicides or insecticides; all these add weight
and increase the distance you need to stop.
● Do not drive on roads, or at high speed anywhere,
with the differential lock engaged. Difficult steering
will occur, and can result in an accident. In field
operation, use the differential lock for traction
improvement, but release for turning at row ends.
● Always adapt your ground speed to the ground
conditions. Avoid making sharp turns when
driving up or down slopes or when driving across
the slope. Do not attempt to turn the tractor with
the differential lock engaged. When driving down
slopes, never depress the clutch and change
gear. DO NOT operate up and down slopes of
more than 30 degrees and DO NOT operate
across slopes of more than 15 degrees.
● Travel speed should be such that complete control
and machine stability is maintained at all times.
Where possible, avoid operating near ditches,
embankments and holes. Reduce speed when
turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick, or
muddy surfaces.
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● Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation. Shift
down before you start up or down a hill with a
heavy load. Avoid "free wheeling".
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