Section 1 - Safety
Precautionary Statements
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.Do not smoke while refueling the tractor or when standing near fuel. Keep any type of open flame away.
3.Never remove the fuel cap or refuel with the engine running. Allow the tractor to cool off before fueling.
4.Use the proper fuel transfer hose and nozzle. Make sure the nozzle and hose are grounded to dissipate static electric charges.
5.When refueling, make sure the nozzle is in contact with the filler neck of the tractor fuel tank before fuel starts to flow and during the entire time fuel is flowing.
6.Maintain control of the fuel filler pipe nozzle when filling the tank.
7.Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity. Allow room for expansion.
8.Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
9.Always tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
10.If the original fuel tank cap is lost, replace it with a genuine replacement cap. A
11.Keep equipment clean and properly maintained.
12.Do not drive equipment near open fires.
13.Never use fuel for cleaning purposes.
14.Arrange fuel purchases so that summer grade fuels are not held over and used in the winter.
15.Ground fuel storage tanks to prevent static buildup.
Safety Cab
Your tractor is equipped with a safety cab which must be maintained in a serviceable condition. Be careful when driving through doorways or working in confined spaces with low headroom.
1.Do not modify, drill, weld, or alter the safety cab in any way. Doing so could render you liable to legal prosecution in some countries.
2.Never attempt to straighten or weld any part of the main frame or retaining brackets which have suffered damage. By doing so you may weaken the structure and endanger your safety. Replace all damaged parts.
3.Never attach chains or ropes to the cab or main frame for pulling purposes.
4.Never take unnecessary risks even though your safety cab affords you the maximum protection possible.
5.Do not carry harmful chemicals in the cab. Chemicals may rupture the container, and the fumes may poison the operator.
6.The tractor cab is not designed to provide a “sprayer safe” environment for the operator. When applying chemicals from a spray unit, do not rely on the cab filter elements to provide protection to the operator from the airborne chemicals.
