■ Driving the tractor
1. Watch where you are going especially at row ends, on roads, around trees and low hanging
obstacles.
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when operating over rough ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and when turning at corners.
3. Lock the tractor brake pedals together when transporting on roads to provide proper wheel
braking.
4. Keep the tractor in the same gear when going downhill as used when going uphill. Do not coast
or free wheel down hills.
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6. When the tractor is stuck or tires are frozen to the ground, back out to prevent upset.
7. Always check overhead clearance, especially when transporting the tractor.
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1. When operating PTO driven equipment, shut off the engine and wait until the PTO stops before
getting off the tractor and disconnecting the equipment.
2. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the power take-off or near rotating equipment.
3. When operating stationery PTO driven equipment, always apply the tractor parking brake and
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4. To avoid injury, always move down flip part of PTO. Do not clean, adjust or service PTO driven
equipment when the tractor engine is running.
5. Make sure the PTO master shield is installed at all times and always replace the PTO shield cap
When the PTO is not in use.
■ Diesel Fuel
1. Keep the equipment clean and properly maintained.
2. Under no circumstances should gasoline, alcohol or blended fuels be added to diesel fire or
explosive hazard. Such blends are more explosive than pure gasoline. In a closed container, such
as a fuel tank.
DO NOT USE THESE BLENDS.
3. Never remove the fuel cap or refuel the tractor with the engine running.
4. Do not smoke while refueling or when standing near fuel.
5. Maintain control of the fuel filler pipe when filling the tank.
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7. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.