MCCORMICK X60 Series - Safety - Tractor Maintenance; Clean the Tractor

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Safety notes
Clean the tractor
• Keepworksurfacesandenginecompartmentsclean.
• Before cleaning the machine, always lower imple-
mentstotheground,engagethefirstgear,engage
the parking brake, turn the engine off and remove
the key.
• Alwaysusespecificpersonalsafetydevicesforeach
service operation.
• Cleansteps,pedalsandfloor.Removegreaseoroil.
Brushawaydustormud.Inwinter,scrapeawaysnow
andice.Remember-slipperysurfacesaredangerous.
• Whenplasticpartsneedtobecleaned(suchascon-
sole,instrumentpanel,monitors,indicatorsetc),do
notusepetrol,paraffin,diluentsetc.
 Theycouldcausediscoloration,crackingorwarping
ofthecleanedparts..
 These parts should ONLY be cleaned with water,
neutralsoapandasoftcloth.
• Removeandstoreimplements,keys,hitchesetc.in
theirproperplaces.
Protect the environment
• It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses or soil.
Use authorized waste disposal facilities, including
civic amenity sites and garages providing facilities
fordisposalofusedoil.Ifindoubt,contactyourlocal
authorityforadvice.
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• To get to know the correct methods to dispose of
oils,filters,tyresetc.contactyourDealerorthelocal
agencyforwasterecycling.
• OnlyforNorthAmerica:
 Thesafetysheetsofeachmaterialgiveinformation
onchemicalscontainedinaproduct,proceduresto
useitsafely,first-aidand procedure to befollowed
incaseofleakageorspills.InallNorthAmericasuch
safetysheetsareavailableattheDealer's.
 Before any maintenance on the machine, refer to
the above mentioned safety sheets for fluids, oils
etc.usedin thismachine.The sheetsinformabout
risksandsafemaintenanceprocedures.Westrongly
recommend to follow these indications during any
maintenanceoperations.
• Disposal of the tractor: The tractor is made up of
parts subject to rules and laws for their disposal.
When the tractor is not used any more, it must be
disposed of through proper agencies according to
suchrules.Donotpollutetheenvironmentwiththe
tractororitsparts.
WARNING: Hot parts of the machine are suita-
bly guarded, wherever possible. This does not
exclude, however, that great care should be
used when working on the machine, to avoid
burns or scalding. [4.1.n]
• Beforeanyadjustmentsorservicingontheelectrical
system,disconnectthebatterybyoperatingthemas-
terdisconnectswitch(ifequipped)ordisconnecting
thecables ofthebattery.Seethesectionconcerning
batteryservicing.
• Topreventfireorexplosion,donotgowithfreeflames
nearthebatteryorcoldstartingdevice.Carefullyfol-
lowthedirectionsfortheuseofcouplingcablesto
avoidsparksthatmaycauseanexplosion.
• ConsultyourDealerforanyrepairsoradjustments;
such works should be carried out by specialised
workmanship.
• Check regularly that all nuts and bolts aresecurely
tightened,speciallythenutsinwheelhubs,disksor
rims.Tightentotheprescribeddrivingtorques.
• Check the oil level at regular intervals and top up
if required.
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• Check the brakes regularly, top up the reservoir
and/or adjust where necessary. Make sure that the
brakes are evenly adjusted, especially when using
a trailer.
WARNING: When it is necessary to carry out
service, filling up, cleaning or adjustment
operations in places at an height above 1.5
m (e.g. engine coolant reservoir or cab air
filters, work light lamps etc.) a stable and safe
mean (e.g. a ladder) is required to reach the
service point.
WARNING: Work and road lights can be very
hot and dangerous if on since a long time.
Take care to avoid contacts that could cause
burns. If work on these lights is needed, turn
them off and let them cool down.
Always use safety gloves suitable for high
temperatures.
• Carryoutthefollowingoperationsbeforeanyopera-
tionaboutthetractor:engagethefirstgear,engage
the parking brake, turn the engine off and remove
theignitionkey.
Maintenanceoperations mustbe carriedoutwhenthe
engine is cold. If the maintenance operation must be
carriedoutwhiletheengineishot(e.g.whenchanging
engineoil),starttheengineandletitidlefortherequired
time,thenturnitoffbeforethemaintenanceoperation.
If you need to open the bonnet, follow the procedure
indicatedunder“Howtoopenthebonnet”.Inthiscase
bewaretheriskofburningandshearing.
Personalsafetydevicesmustbewornforeachcheckand
maintenanceoperation.
SAFETY - TRACTOR MAINTENANCE
[4.1.h]
CAUTION: With exception of normal service, as ex-
plained in the Maintenance section, all other servicing
or reparations must be carried out by properly skilled
personnel in authorised workshops.
• DONOTcarryoutmaintenanceoperationswhilethe
engineishotorthetractorismoving.