11. Avoid abrupt moves. Be a professional driver and HANDLE WITH CARE.
12. When towing loads, take extra care in securing and transporting the load.
13. Watch out for obstructions. Check overhead clearances.
14. If the tractor has to be parked on an incline, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
15. Report accidents involving persons, building structures, and equipment to the proper au
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thority.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
1. Before attempting to repair the tractor, read and understand the maintenance proce
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dures.
2. Only qualified and authorized persons should be permitted to maintain, repair, adjust, and
inspect the tractor.
3. Properly vent the work area.
4. Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present. Do not use open pans of
fuel or flammable fluids for cleaning parts.
5. Brakes, steering mechanisms, warning devices, lights, safety guards, etc., should be in-
spected regularly and maintained in a safe operating condition.
6. Keep the tractor clean to lessen fire hazards and allow loose or defective parts to be better
seen.
7. Before working on the tractor, make sure jacks and jack stands have a lifting capacity of at
least 10,000 lbs.
8. Prevent water from entering into internal tractor parts. Before cleaning, be sure all open-
ings are closed or covered.
9. Sparks or open flames in the maintenance area are dangerous. Explosive vapor can eas
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ily escape from a vehicle into the work area.
10. Never add engine oil from a jug or a bottle. The chance of contamination is too great. Use
oil from a sealed container.
11. Keep unnecessary personnel away from tractor while it is running.
12. Only one person must control the engine.
13. Operate engine only from the driver’s seat.
14. Properly disposal of all used fluids. If you do not know the proper disposal procedures,
read the labels or ask your supervisor.
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