SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6.
If
the tractor becomes stuck or the tires
are
frozen
to
the ground, reverse the tractor
to
prevent
overturning.
7. Always check overhead clearance, especially
when transporting
the
tractor.
8.
Make sure the lights
are
adjusted to prevent
blinding an oncoming vehicle operator.
9. Use the flasher/tum signal lights
and
SMV
sign when travelling
on
public roads, both day
and
night, unless prohibited
by
law.
OPERATING
THE
P.T.O.
1.
When
operating
P.T.0.-
driven equipment,
shut off the engine
and
wait until the P.T.O. stops
before getting off
the
tractor
and
disconnecting
the
equipment.
2.
Do
not wear loose clothing when operating
the
power
take-off
or when near rotating equipment.
3.
When
operating stationary
P.T.0.-
driven
equipment, always apply
the
tractor parking brake
and
block the rear wheels front and
back.
4. To avoid injury,
do
not clean,
ad
just, unclog or
service
P.T.O. driven equipment when the tractor
engine is running.
5. Make sure the P.T.O. guard is in position
at
all
times
and
always replace the
P.T.0.
cap when the
P.T.O. is not in
use.
DIESEL FUEL
1.
Under
no
circumstances should gasoline,
alcohol or blended
fuels
be
added
to
diesel
fuel.
These
combinations can create an increased fire or
explosive hazard.
In
a closed container such
as
a
fuel
tank these blends are more explosive than
pure gasoline.
Do
not
use
these blends.
2.
Never remove
the
fuel
cap or refuel with
the
engine running or
hot.
3. Do not smoke while refuelling or
when
standing near
fuel.
4. Maintain control
of
the
fuel filler pipe nozzle
when filling the tank.
5. Do not fill the fuel tank
to
capacity. Allow
room
for expansion.
6. Wipe up spilled
fuel
immediately.
7. Always tighten the fuel
tank
cap securely.
8.
If
the
original fuel tank cap
is
lost, replace
it
with a Ford New Holland approved
cap.
A
non-approved cap may not be safe.
9. Keep equipment clean and properly
maintained.
10. Do not drive equipment near
open
fires.
11. Never use fuel for cleaning purposes.
12. Arrange fuel purchases
so
that summer grade
fuels
are
not held over and used in the winter.
ROLL
OVER
PROTECTIVE
STRUCTURE
(ROPS)
Your Ford tractor is equipped with a Roll Over
Protective Structure
(ROPS).
It
must be
maintained
in
a serviceable condition.
Be
careful
when driving through doorways
or
working in
confined spaces with low headroom.
Under no circumstances:
1.
- - - modify, drill or alter the ROPS in any
way.
2. - - - attempt to straighten or weld any part
of
the
ROPS
or
retaining brackets which have
suffered damage.
By
doing so you may
weak.en
the
structure and endanger
your
safety;
3.
- - - secure
any
parts on the ROPS or attach
your
ROPS with other
than
the special high tensile
bolts
and
nuts specified.
4. - - - attach chains or ropes to
I.he
ROPS
for
pulling
purposes.
5.
- - take unnecessary
risks
even
though
your
ROPS and scat belt afford you the maximum
protection possible.
Whenever
you
sec this symbol
it means:
A
TIENTION!
BECOME
ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!
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