SAFE OPERATION - 2 13.Use proper weights on the front or rear of the tractor to reduce the risk of upsets. When using the front loader, put an implement or ballast on the 3-point hitch to improve stability. Follow the safe operating procedures specified in the implement or attachment manual. 14. The narrower the tread, the greater the risk of a tractor upset. For maximum stability, adjust the wheels to the widest practical tread width for your application. (See "TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST" section.) C Working 1. Pull only from the drawbar.
Never hitch to axle housing or any other point except drawbar; such arrangements will increase the risk of serious personal injury or death due to a tractor upset. (1) Drawbar 2. Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any that are missing or damaged. 3. Avoid sudden starts. To avoid upsets, slow down when turning, on uneven ground, and before stopping. 4. The tractor cannot turn with the differential locked and attempting to do so could be dangerous. 5. 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. 6. Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for and avoid obstacles. Be alert at row ends, near trees, and other obstructions. 7. When working in groups, always let the others know what you are going to do before you do it. 8. Never try to get on or off a moving tractor. (1) Rear wheels (A) Tread Width 15.Do not modify the tractor. Unauthorized modification may affect the function of the tractor, which may result in personal injury. 2. OPERATING THE TRACTOR C Starting 1. Always sit in the operator's seat when starting engine or operating levers or controls. Adjust seat per instructions in the operating the tractor section.
Never start engine while standing on the ground. 2. Before starting the engine, make sure that all levers (including auxiliary control levers) are in their neutral positions, that the parking brake is engaged, and that both the clutch and the Power Take-Off (PTO) are disengaged or "OFF". Fasten the seat belt if the tractor has a CAB, a fixed ROPS or a foldable ROPS in the upright and locked position. 3. Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals or bypassing the safety start switch. Machine may start in gear and move if normal starting circuitry is bypassed. 4. Do not operate or idle engine in a non-ventilated area. Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless, and deadly. 5.
Check before each use that operator presence controls are functioning correctly. Test safety systems. (See "Checking Engine Start System" in "EVERY 50 HOURS" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.) Do not operate unless they are functioning correctly. 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.