Work Safely - MASSEY FERGUSON 410 Operators Instruction Book

Safety Notes

Work safely

WARNING: An unbalanced tractor could
overturn and cause injury or death.
Make sure front frame counterweights,
wheel weights and wheel ballast are
used as recommended by the
manufacturer. DO NOT add extra counterweights
to compensate for an overloaded tractor, it is
recommended to reduce the load. Keep all parts
of your body inside the operator's compartment
Make the right moves
Make sure your tractor is ready for the job it must
do. Know the rated load capacities of your tractor
and never exceed them. Be certain that any equipment
or implements you intend to use DO NOT exceed
the load rating of your tractor. Be sure the tractor and
implement PTO speed match. Keep in mind that
tractors normally operate on uneven, unpaved, and
often bumpy or sloping surfaces. Operating conditions
can reduce the amount of weight you should carry
or pull.
Follow safe operating practices
*Operate the controls smoothly - don't jerk the
steering wheel or other controls.
*DO NOT get on or off a moving tractor. Keep a
firm grip on the steering wheel at all times, with
the thumbs clear of the spokes when driving the
tractor.
*Make sure you have adequate clearance in all
directions for tractor, cab, ROPS and implement.
*DO NOT play games with a tractor or equipment.
Use only for intended purpose.
*DO NOT attempt to work the controls except from
the operator's seat.
*DO NOT carry passengers (Fig. 13).
*Before dismounting, always disengage the PTO,
lower all attachments and implements to the ground,
place the tractor in neutral, engage parking brake,
shut off the engine and remove the key.
DO NOT touch, lean on, or reach through any
implement mechanism or permit others to do so.
Stay alert. Should something break, come loose, or
fail to operate on your equipment, stop work, lower
equipment to the ground, shut off the engine, inspect
the machine and have repairs or adjustments made
before resuming operation.
Watch out for others
*Be aware of what is going on. DO NOT allow an
untrained or unqualified person to operate your
tractor. They could injure themselves or someone
else.
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Fig. 13
Fig. 14
WARNING: Your tractor is a one-person
machine. DO NOT permit others to ride
on the tractor or the implement (Fig.
13). DO NOT allow anyone to ride on
the implements or other equipment
including trailers, except on certain harvesting
equipment, specifically designed for riders during
the actual harvest operation only (not during
transport). Such equipment must have provision
for a safe riding area. DO NOT allow children on
the tractor.
*Be certain you can control both speed and direction
before moving. Move slowly until you are sure that
everything is operating properly. After starting,
recheck the steering, right and left. Be certain you
have full steering and brake control. If differ ential
is locked, DO NOT operate at high speed or turn
the tractor until the differential lock is disengaged.
*DO NOT lift a load over anyone (Fig. 14).
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