SECTION I SAFETY/DECALS/SYMBOL
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Start forward slowly and gradually increase your speed. DO NOT rev
the engine or drop the clutch. If the tractor is attached to a heavy load,
or immovable object, improper clutching may cause overturn.
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If the front end of the tractor starts to lift, reduce your speed and, if nec-
essary, disengage the clutch.
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If your tractor is bogged down in mud or frozen to the ground, DO NOT
attempt to drive forwards. The tractor can rotate around its rear
wheels and overturn. Lift any attached implement and attempt to
BACK OUT. If this is not possible, tow it out with another vehicle.
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If you get stuck in a ditch, BACK OUT, if possible. If you must go for-
ward, do it slowly and carefully.
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A bare tractor or tractor with rear mounted attachments should be
backed up the slope in reverse and travel forward downhill.
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A tractor with a loaded front-end bucket should be backed down the
slope and travel forward uphill.Keep the loader bucket as low as pos-
sible.
– Always keep the tractor in gear when going downhill. DO NOT permit
the tractor to coast with clutch disengaged or transmission in neutral.
General Operating Hazards
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Ensure that the P.T.O. shield is in place and that the P.T.O. cap is fitted
when the P.T.O. driveline is not in use.
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Before attaching, detaching, cleaning or adjusting P.T.O. driven imple-
ments, disengage the P.T.O., stop the engine, remove the key, and
make sure that the P.T.O. driveline has stopped.
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Ensure that all the P.T.O. driveline guards are in place and observe all
safety decals.
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Be sure everyone is clear of your machine before engaging the P.T.O..
For stationary P.T.O. operation, always place transmission in neutral,
engage parking brake, and chock both tractor and implement wheels.
DANGER: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNPLUG THE HYDRAULIC CON-
NECTIONS, OR ADJUST AN IMPLEMENT WITH THE ENGINE
RUNNING OR THE P.T.O. DRIVE IN OPERATION. TO DO SO MAY RE-
SULT IN VERY SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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