• Look in the operator’s manual to find out where to stand when using external controls
• Only use external controls in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Do not place any part of your body between the tractor and any mounted implement when
operating external controls
Additional Factors to consider when using an implement on the Three
Point Linkage-
• Additional weight may affect steering and stability
• Additional weight may affect braking and stopping distances
• Implements will increase the length and may make it harder to maneuver in confined areas
• The overall width may be increase with some implements
PTO-
• The PTO transfers power from the tractor to an implement such as a vacuum tanker
• PTO shafts speeds can be 540RPM or 1000RPM
• The shafts can be identified by the number of splines - 540 shaft = 6splines, 1000 shaft =21splines
• The speed makes the PTO very dangerous
• In a PTO entanglement you are caught before you can react and serious injuries occur in seconds
• An entanglement can occur in the knuckle area or where the driveline shaft slides together
• The PTO line must be fully guarded to prevent any one or thing getting caught and wound around it
• Do not wear loose clothing when working near PTO Shafts/Lines
• Do not wear clothing with draw strings
• Tie up long hair and cover with tight fitting hat
• Do not wear long ewelery
• Never step over a Drive line in use or allow anybody else to do so as guards could come loose
and spin with the shaft
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