SAFE OPERATION - 4 11.When towing other equipment, use a safety chain and place an SMV emblem on it as well. 2. Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times. Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in use. (1) Safety chain (1) PTO Shaft cover (2) PTO Shaft cap (A) "NORMAL POSITION" (B) "RAISED POSITION" 3. PARKING THE TRACTOR 3. Before installing or using PTO driven equipment, read the manufacturer's manual and review the safety labels attached to the equipment. 4. When operating stationary PTO driven equipment, always apply the tractor parking brake and place chocks behind and in front of the rear wheels. Stay clear of all rotating parts. Never step over rotating parts. 1.
Disengage the PTO, lower all implements to the ground, place all control levers in their neutral positions, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. 2. Make sure that the tractor has come to a complete stop before dismounting. 3. Avoid parking on steep slopes, if at all possible park on a firm and level surface; if not, park across a slope with chock the wheels. Failure to comply with this warning may allow the tractor to move and could cause injury or death. 5. USING 3-POINT HITCH 1. Use the 3-point hitch only with equipment designed for 3-point hitch usage. 2.
When using a 3-point hitch mounted implement, be sure to install the proper counterbalance weight on the front of the tractor. 3. When transporting on the road, set the implement lowering speed knob in the "LOCK" position to hold the implement in the raised position. 4. OPERATING THE PTO 1. Wait until all moving components have completely stopped before getting off the tractor, connecting, disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning, or servicing any PTO driven equipment. (1) 3-point hitch lowering speed knob (A) "FAST" (B) "SLOW" (C) "LOCK"