SAFETY NOTES
IN CASE OF FIRE
CAUTION: Avoid personal injury.
Immediately stop the tractor at the first sign of fire. Fire may
be identified by the smell of smoke or sight of flames. As fire
grows and spreads rapidly, get off the tractor immediately
and move safely away from the fire. Do not return to the
tractor! The number one priority is safety.
Call the fire department. A portable fire extinguisher can put
out a small fire or contain it until the fire department arrives;
but portable extinguishers have limitations. Always put the
safety of the operator and bystanders first. If attempting to
extinguish a fire, keep your back to the wind with an
unobstructed escape path so you can move away quickly if
the fire cannot be extinguished.
Read the instructions on fire extinguisher and become
familiar with their location, parts, and operation before a fire
starts. Local fire departments or fire equipment distributors
may offer fire extinguisher training and recommendations.
PROPER USE OF SEAT BELT & ROPS
• Keep the ROPS in the fully extended and locked position.
USE a seat belt when you operate with a ROPS in the
fully extended position.
• If this machine is operated with the ROPS folded (for
example, to enter a low building), drive with extreme
caution. DO NOT USE a seat belt with the ROPS folded.
• Snug the seat belt across the hips.
If your extinguisher does not have instructions, follow these
general guidelines:
• Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle
pointing away from you, and release the locking
mechanism.
• Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
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• Tug on the seat belt to make sure that the belt is securely
fastened.
• Hold the latch and pull the seat belt across the body.
• Return the ROPS to the raised, fully extended position as
soon as the machine is operated under normal
conditions.
• Avoid crushing injury or death during rollover.
• Insert the latch into the buckle. Listen for a click.
• Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.
• Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
NOTE: 1). Replace entire seat belt if mounting hardware, buckle, belt, or retractor show signs of damage.
2). Inspect seat belt and mounting hardware at least once a year. Look for signs of loose hardware or belt damage,
such as cuts, fraying, extreme or unusual wear, discoloration, or abrasion. Replace only with genuine parts.
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