After Operation - MASSEY FERGUSON 410 Operators Instruction Book

*Make sure tractor and equipment are equipped
with Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) (Fig. 22) signs
and beacon warning lamp.
Rules of the road
WHEN operating your tractor on a public road a
number of precautions must be taken.
WARNING: DO NOT allow any
passengers on the tractor or towed
equipment.
*Know the route you are going to travel.
*Use flashing lights or beacon when travelling on
roads, day or night, unless prohibited by law.
*Use caution when towing a load at transport
speeds especially if the towed equipment is NOT
equipped with brakes. Observe all local or national
regulations regarding the road speed of your tractor.
*Use extreme caution when transporting on
snowcovered or slippery roads.
*Wait for traffic to clear before entering a public
road.
*Beware of blind in tersections. Slow down until
you have a clear view.
*DO NOT attempt to pass at any intersection.
*Slow down for turns and curves.
*Make wide, gentle turns.
*Signal your intent to slow, stop or turn.
*Shift to a lower gear before going up or down hills.
*Keep tractor in gear. DO NOT coast with the clutch
disengaged or transmission in neutral.
*Stay out of the path of oncoming traffic.
*Drive in your correct lane keeping as near to the
curb as possible.
*If traffic builds up behind you, pull off the road and
let it go by.
*Drive defensively. Anticipate what other drivers
might do.
*When towing a load, start braking sooner than
normal and slow down gradually.
*Watch out for overhead obstructions.
*Make sure that the load does not obscure warning,
any other lights, or the SMV (Fig. 22).

After operation

When stopping at any time, bring the tractor to a
complete halt, apply the parking brake, disengage
the PTO, place all gear shift levers in neutral, lower
the implement to the ground, stop the engine and
remove the key BEFORE leaving the seat.
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Safety Notes
Fig. 22
DANGER: reverse shuttle: Always place
transmission control lever in neutral
and engage handbrake before leaving
operator's seat. Remove "START" key
if unit is to be left unattended.
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