SAFE OPERATION - 3 7. Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments, or other ground surface features which may collapse under the tractor's weight. The risk of tractor upset is even higher when the ground is loose or wet. Tall grass can hide obstacles, walk the area first to be sure. 8. Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for and avoid obstacles. Be alert at row ends, near trees, and other obstructions. 9. When working in groups, always let the others know what you are going to do before you do it. 10.Never try to get on or off a moving tractor. 11.Always sit in the operator's seat when operating levers or controls.
12.Do not stand between tractor and implement or trailed vehicle unless parking brake is applied. 5. Special attention should be made to the weight and location of implements and loads as such will affect the stability of the tractor. 6. To improve stability on slope, set widest wheel tread as shown in "TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST" section. Follow recommendations for proper ballasting. C Driving the tractor on the road 1. Lock the 2 brake pedals together to help assure straight-line stops. Uneven braking at road speeds could cause the tractor to tip over. C Safety for children Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
Children generally are attracted to machines and the work they do. 1. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 2. Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of another responsible adult. 3. Be alert and shut your machine down if children enter the work area. 4. Never carry children on your machine. There is no safe place for them to ride. They may fall off and be run over or interfere with your control of the machine. 5. Never allow children to operate the machine even under adult supervision. 6. Never allow children to play on the machine or on the implement. 7. Use extra caution when backing up.
Look behind and down to make sure area is clear before moving. C Operating on slopes Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. 1. To avoid upsets, always back up steep slopes. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate on it. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation. 2. Driving forward out of a ditch, mired condition or up a steep slope increases the risk of a tractor to be upset backward. Always back out of these situations.
Extra caution is required with 4-wheel drive models because their increased traction can give the operator false confidence in the tractor's ability to climb slopes. 3. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed, direction or apply brake and make sudden motions of the steering wheel. 4. Avoid disengaging the clutch or changing gears speed when climbing or going down a slope. If on a slope disengaging the clutch or changing gears to neutral could cause loss of control. (1) Brake Pedal (LH) (2) Brake Pedal (RH) (3) Brake Pedal Lock (A) Whenever travelling on the road 2. Check the front wheel engagement.
The braking characteristics are different between 2 and 4-wheel drive. Be aware of the difference and use carefully. 3. Always slow the tractor down before turning. Turning at high speed may tip the tractor over. 4. Make sure that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign is clean and visible. Use hazard lights and turn signals as required.