MCCORMICK X60 Series - Check the Equipment

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Safety notes
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Check the equipment
Beforeyoubeginyourworkingday,taketimetocheck
yourtractorandensurethatallsystemsareingoodope-
rationalcondition.
WARNING: personal safety devices must be worn for
each check and maintenance operation.
•DONOTsmokewhilerefuellingthetractor.Keepany
typeofopenflameaway(Fig.2-7).[4.1.l]
•Checkforloose,broken,missing,ordamagedparts.
Have everything put into good repair. Make certain
allsafetydevicesareinplace.
• Check the seat belts for damage: Damaged belts
MUSTbereplaced.
• Ensurethatimplementsandattachmentsareproperly
installedandthatthetractorandimplementPTORPM
ratingsmatch.
• Check the tires for cuts, bulges and correct pres-
sure.  Replaceworn or damaged tyres. Check foot
and parking brakes for proper operation. Adjust if
necessary.
• Stoptheengineandwaitforittocoolbeforerefuel-
ling.
• Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifrequired.
• Perform all maintenanceproceduresoutlined in the
maintenanceandadjustmentsectionofthismanual.
• Check that the PTO drive locking devices are
latched.
• CheckthatthetractorPTOshieldanddrivelineguards
areinplaceandoperatingproperly.
• Check the tractor and implement hydraulic system.
Have any leaks or damaged parts repaired or rene-
wed.
WARNING: Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid un-
der pressure can pierce the skin or eyes and
cause serious personal injury, blindness or
death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not
be visible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood
to find leaks. Never use your bare hand.
Wear safety goggles for eye protection. If
any fluid is injected into the skin, it MUST
be surgically removed within a few hours
by a doctor familiar with this type of injury
(Fig.2-8).
Beforeapplyingpressuretothefuelorhydraulicsystem,
be sure all connections are tight and that lines, pipes,
andhosesarenotdamaged.Beforedisconnectingfuel
orhydrauliclines,besuretorelieveallpressure.
Makesurethatallhydrauliclinesarecorrectlyinstalled
andnottangled.
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WARNING: Liquid cooling systems build up
pressure as the engine gets hot. Before remo-
ving the radiator cap, stop the engine and let
the system cool.
• Checktheenginecoolingsystemandaddcoolantas
required.
• HYDRODYNAMIC SYSTEMS: HOSES Hoses are an
important component in modern machines. Hoses
canchangetheircharacteristicsinthecourseoftime
because of pressure, vibrations, weather etc. Laws
in force prescribe that hoses are replaced within 6
years from their construction. WE RECOMMEND
COMPLIANCEWITHTHISRULE.[4.1.i]
WARNING: When auxiliary control valves
are used, their quick couplings can reach
high temperatures. Therefore, safety glo-
ves suitable for such temperatures must be
worn every time the connected implements
are connected to or disconnected from the
couplings.