SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can
be
avoided by observing certain precautions.
To help prevent accidents, read and take the following precautions before operating
the
tractor.
Equipment should
be
operated only by those who are responsible
and
instructed to
do
so.
THE
TRACTOR
1.
Read the Operator's Manual carefully before
using the tractor. Lack
of
operating knowledge
can
lead to accidents.
2.
Only allow properly trained
and
qualified
persons
to operate the tractor.
3.
Use
an
approved roll bar and seat belt for safe
operation. Overturning a tractor can result in
death
or
injury.
If
your tractor is
not
equipped wilh
a
ROPS and seat belt, see your Ford New Holland
dealer.
4.
If
a front
end
loader is
to
be
installed, a FOPS
canopy is recommended to avoid injury from
falling objects.
5.
To
prevent falls, use the handholds and step
plates when getting
on
and
off
the tractor. Keep
steps and platfonn clear
of
mud and debris.
6.
Do not
pennit
anyone but the operator to ride
on
the tractor unless a passenger seat is fitted.
There is no safe place for extra riders otherwise.
7. Replace all missing, illegible
or
damaged
safety decals.
8. Keep safety decals free
of
dirt
or
grime.
SERVICING
THE
TRACTOR
1.
The cooling system operates under pressure
which is controlled
by the radiator cap. ll is
dangerous to remove the cap while the system is
hot. Always
tum
the cap slowly to the first stop
and allow the pressure
to escape
bcf
ore removing
the
cap
entirely.
2.
Do not
smoke
while ref uclling the tractor.
Keep any type
of
open flame away. Wail for the
engine to cool before ref uclling.
3. Keep the tractor and
equipment. particularly
brakes and steering, maintained in a reliable and
satisfactory condition lo ensure your safely and
comply with legal requirements.
4.
To
prevent fire
or
explosion, keep open names
away from
battery
or
cold weather starting aids.
xii
To prevent sparks which could
cause
explosion,
use
jumper
cables according
to
instructions.
5.
Stop the engine before perfonning
any
service
on
Lhe
tractor.
6. Escaping
diesel/hydraulic fluid under
pressure can penetrate
the
skin causing
serious
injury.
•
DO
NOT
use
your
hand to check for leaks.
Use
a piece
of
cardboard
or
paper to search for
leaks.
• Stop the engine and relieve pressure before
connecting
or
disconnecting lines.
• Tighten all connections bcf ore starting
the
engine
or
pressurizing lines.
•
If
fluid is injected into the skin obtain medical
attention immediately
or
gangrene
may
result
7.
Do
not modify
or
alteror
pennit anyone else to
modify
or
alter the tractor
or
any
of
its
components
or
any tractor function without first consulting a
Ford New Holland dealer.
8.
The fuel oil in the injection system is under
high pressure and
can
penetrate the skin.
Unqualified persons .should not remove
or
attempt
to adjust a pump, injector, nozzle
or
any
other
pan
of
the f ucl injection system. Failure to follow
these instructions
can
result
in
serious
injury~
9. Continuous long
tenn
contact with used
engine oil may cause skin cancer. Avoid
prolonged contact with used engine oil. Wash skin
promptly with soap and water.
10.
Tractor wheels are very heavy.
Handle
with
care and ensure, when stored, that
they
cannot
topple and cause injury.
11.
Some components
on
your tractor, such
as
gaskets and friction surfaces (brake linings, clutch
linings,
etc.), may contain asbestos. Breathing
asbestos dust is dangerous
to your health. You arc,
therefore, advised to have any maintenance
or
repair operations
on
such components carried
out
by an authori1.cd Ford New Holland dealer.
If,
however, service operations arc to be
under-
taken
on
parts that contain asbestos, lhcfollowing
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