•Never operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or while fatigued.
•When working in cooperation with others, let them know in advance what you are doing.
•Always sit in the tractor seat when starting the engine or operating controls. Do not start the engine or operate controls while standing beside the tractor.
•Before starting the engine, sit in the seat, disengage the clutch, and place the shift levers in the neutral position.
•Use the ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) and seat belt for safe operation. Overturning the tractor without a ROPS, or with a ROPS and the seat belt unfastened, can result in injury or death.
•Do not allow anyone but the operator to ride on the tractor unless a passenger seat is fitted. Keep bystanders away from the tractor during operation.
•Never leave a running machine unattended. Always engage the parking brake, lower imple- ments to the ground, stop the engine and remove the key before dismounting.
•Do not modify or alter, or permit anyone else to modify or alter, any tractor components or any tractor functions.
•Always use the seat belt when the tractor is equipped with a ROPS. Never us the seat belt when the tractor is not equipped with a ROPS.
•Whenever possible, adjust the rear wheels to their maximum tread width to improve stability of the tractor during operation.
•Engage the parking brake, place the position control lever in the down position, and place the transmission levers in neutral before starting the tractor.
•Avoid accidental contact with control pedals while the engine is running, as this can cause unexpected movement of the tractor.
•Shut off the engine and PTO, and engage the parking brake before getting off the tractor.
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