SAFE OPERATION - 5 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. 2. Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times. Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in use. (1) 3-point hitch lowering speed knob (A) "FAST" (B) "SLOW" (C) "LOCK" 6. SERVICING THE TRACTOR Before servicing the tractor, park it on a firm, flat and level surface, set the parking brake, lower all implements to the ground, place the gear shift lever in neutral, stop the engine and remove the key. 1.
Allow the tractor time to cool off before working on or near the engine, muffler, radiator, etc. 2. Do not remove radiator cap while coolant is hot. When cool, slowly rotate cap to the first stop and allow sufficient time for excess pressure to escape before removing the cap completely. If the tractor has a coolant recovery tank, add coolant or water to the tank, not the radiator. (See "Checking Coolant Level" in "DAILY CHECK" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.) 3. Always stop the engine before refueling. Avoid spills and overfilling. 4. Do not smoke when working around battery or when refueling. Keep all sparks and flames away from battery and fuel tank.
The battery presents an explosive hazard, because it gives off hydrogen and oxygen especially when recharging. 5. Before "jump starting" a dead battery, read and follow all of the instructions. (See "JUMP STARTING" in "OPERATING THE ENGINE" section.) 6. Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all times. 7. Disconnect the battery's ground cable before working on or near electric components. 8. To avoid the possibility of battery explosion, do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid level is below the LOWER ( lower limit level ) mark. Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels.
(1) PTO Shaft cover (2) PTO Shaft cap (A) "NORMAL POSITION" (B) "RAISED POSITION" 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. 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.