SAFETY NOTES
Back your tractor out if it gets mired down in mud. Unhitch
any towed implements. Dig mud from behind the rear
wheels. Place boards behind the wheels to provide a solid
base and try to back out slowly. If necessary, dig mud from
the front of all wheels and drive slowly ahead.
Flammable spray can be generated by heating near
pressurized fluid lines, resulting in severe burns to yourself
and bystanders. Do not heat by welding, soldering, or using
a torch near pressurized fluid lines or other flammable
materials. Pressurized lines can accidentally burst when
heat goes beyond the immediate flame area.
If necessary to tow with another unit, use a tow bar or a long
chain (a cable is not recommended). Inspect the chain for
flaws. Make sure all parts of towing devices are of adequate
size and strong enough to handle the load.
Always hitch to the drawbar of the towing unit. Before
moving, clear the area of people. Apply power smoothly to
take up the slack: a sudden pull could snap any towing
device causing it to whip or recoil dangerously.
FREEING A MIRED TRACTOR
Attempting to free a mired tractor can involve safety hazards
such as the mired tractor tipping rearward, the towing tractor
overturning, and the tow chain or tow bar (a cable is not
recommended) failing and recoiling from its stretched
condition.
AVOID CONTACT WITH AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
If pesticide use instructions require respiratory protection,
wear an appropriate respirator.
Store the respirator in a closed box or some other type of
sealable container, such as a plastic bag.
AVOID HEATING NEAR PRESSURIZED FLUID LINES
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