SAFE OPERATION machine may start in gear and move if the normal starting circuitry is bypassed. Do not operate or idle the engine in an unventilated area. Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless, and deadly. Check that the operator presence control (OPC) system is functioning correctly before each time you use the tractor. Test the safety systems. (See Checking engine start system on page 116.) Do not operate unless they are functioning correctly. (1) CAB (2) Seat belt 2. Working the tractor Pull only from the drawbar. Never hitch to axle housing or any other point except the drawbar; such arrangements will increase the risk of serious personal injury or death due to a tractor upset.
The CAB is not tested for falling object protection structure (FOPS). The CAB fulfills the requirements of category 2 (EN 15695-1: 2009) for hazardous substances. (See CAB CLASSIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE on page 96.) The CAB provides protection against dust but not against aerosols and vapors. The CAB cannot be used under conditions requiring protection against aerosols and vapors. OPERATING THE TRACTOR Operator safety is a priority. Safe operation, specifically with respect to overturning hazards, entails understanding the equipment and environmental conditions at the time of use.
Some prohibited uses which can affect overturning hazards include traveling and turning with implements, loads carried too high and so on. This manual sets forth some of the obvious risks, but the list is not, and cannot be, exhaustive. It is the operator's responsibility to be alert for any equipment or environmental condition that could compromise safe operation. (1) Drawbar For trailing PTO-driven implements, set the drawbar to the towing position. Attach pulled or towed loads to the drawbar only. Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any that are missing or damaged. Avoid sudden starts. To avoid upsets, slow down when turning, on uneven ground, and before stopping.
The tractor cannot turn with the differential locked and attempting to do so could be dangerous. 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. Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for and avoid obstacles. Be alert at row ends, near trees, and other obstructions. When working in groups, always let the others know what you are going to do before you do it. Never try to get on or off a moving tractor. 1.
Starting to operate the tractor Always sit in the operator's seat when starting the engine or operating levers or controls. Adjust seat per instructions in the operating the tractor section. Never start the engine while standing on the ground. Before starting the engine, make sure that all levers (including auxiliary control levers) are in their neutral positions, that both parking brakes are applied, and that both the clutch and the power take-off (PTO) are disengaged or . Fasten the seat belt if the tractor has a CAB, a fixed ROPS or a retractable ROPS in the upright and locked position. Do not start the engine by shorting across starter terminals or bypassing the safety start switch.
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