Attaching the PTO
• Follow safe stop to ensure nothing will move
• Check the implement is fit for purpose and all guards are in good condition
• Once PTO is connected ensure all guards are fitted and properly chained
• Report any faults
• Do not use an implement with a damage PTO shaft
• Safe Stop -Handbrake fully applied. All controls and equipment in neutral. Stop the engine. Remove key
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Parking The Tractor-
• Park on level ground
• Do not block entrances or exits
• Do not park on soft or wet ground
• Do not block pedestrian routes
• Do not leave on stockpiles or close to trenches
• Handbrake on and out of gear
• Allow engine to idle for 1-2 minutes before switching off to allow turbo to slow down. Failure to do this
could damage the turbo
• Remove key and isolate to prevent unauthorised use
Travelling the machine on the Public Highway
• Machine must be clean
• Taxed and insured
• Tyres, brakes and lights meeting road legal standards
• Number plate
• Operator must hold the correct Full UK Driving license category B, and be over 18 for Tractors up to 7.5 t
and be over 21 for Tractors over 7.5 t For Agricultural Purpose Class F at 16 years for tractors up to 2.45
meters wide and 17 years for wider machines. Tractors can be driven on the road on a provisional license.
A qualified driver is required to accompany the provisional driver if a passenger seat is fitted to the tractor
Transporting the machine-
• The transporter driver is responsible for the loading operations
• A level area with sufficient room to maneuver should be selected
• No overhead obstructions
• The machine should be clean
• The transporter should be suitable and in good condition
• The ramps should be adjusted to suit the machine
• The operators manual should be consulted to find the loading procedures
• A banks man should be used
• The area should be free of people and other plant
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