Yanmar Lx450 - OPERATE THE TRACTOR

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8. OPERATE THE TRACTOR
Lx410/450/490 Operator's Manual
8. OPERATE THE TRACTOR
Accident Hazard
● A child does not understand the principles of
danger, nor comprehend imminent dangers and is
often attracted to and approach the tractor.
● Do not under any circumstances assume a child
remain where last seen.
● Always keep a child out of the work area. Make
sure a responsible person, other than the operator
carefully supervising the child.
● If any child enters the current work area,
immediately stop the tractor.
● Do not under any circumstances allow a child to
ride on the moving tractor. The child can tamper
with the controls, fall off and be run over by the
tractor.
● Do not under any circumstances allow a child to
operate the tractor.
● Do not under any circumstances allow a child to
play on the tractor or implements.
● Be extremely careful when backing the tractor.
Before and during backing, constantly look
backward, sideways and downward to ensure no
child is behind the tractor.
Always use the drawbar to tow an implement.
● Do not under any circumstances attach a
load to the axle housing.
Always decrease the tractor speed before
turning:
● During traveling on a rough terrain.
● Before stopping to prevent the tractor from
overturning.
Do not attempt to turn tractor with the
differential lock engaged.
● Attempting to turn the tractor while the
differential lock is engaged can lead to the
tractor overturning.
Stay clear of ditches, potholes, embankments
and ponds.
● The tractor can more easily overturn or
rollover in soft and wet ground.
● Before entering an area covered with tall
grass, walk and inspect the area to detect any
obstacles.
● Remove potentially dangerous obstacles
before driving.
Always watch where the tractor is going.
● Be alert and exercise extra caution while
driving towards an area.
● Where the next section is difficult to see, e.g.,
blind corners, row of trees, or any similar
situations.
When two or more people are working in one
area:
● Regularly communicate and watch each
other.
● Make sure all persons and implements in the
area do not impede or cause injury to each
other.
Always ensure the tractor is at a complete stop
before attempting to get on or off.
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