Safety Precautions; The Tractor; Driving The Tractor - Shibaura ST450 Operator's Manual

A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain precautions.
To help prevent accidents, read the following precautions before operating this tractor. This tractor
should be operated only by those who are responsible and instructed to do so.
Carefully review the procedures given in this manual with all operators. Note that the list of examples is
not exhaustive. It is important that all operators be familiar with and follow safety precautions.

THE TRACTOR

1. Read the Operator's Manual carefully before
using the tractor. Lack of operating knowledge
can lead to accidents.
2. Only allow properly trained and qualified
persons to operate the tractor.
3. Use an approved roll bar for safe operation.
Overturning a tractor without a roll bar can
result in death or injury. If your tractor is not
equipped with a roll bar, see your SHIBAURA
Dealer.
4. Always use the seat belt. The only instance
when the seat belt should not be used is if the
roll bar has been removed from tractor or
folding ROPS is in down position.
5. If a front-end loader is to be installed, always
use a FOPS (Falling Object Protective
Structure) canopy to avoid injury from falling
objects.
6. Use the handholds and step plates when
getting on and off the tractor to prevent falls.
Keep steps and platform cleared of mud and
debris.
7. Do not permit anyone but the operator to ride
on the tractor. There is no safe place for extra
riders.
8. Keep all safety decals clean of dirt and grime,
and replace all missing, illegible, or damaged
safety decals. See the list of decals in the
decal section of this manual.
9. Install all guards before starting the engine or
operating the tractor.
SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

1. Do not drive the tractor or any attachments
while under
medication, and controlled substances or
when tired.
2. Always sit in the driver's seat while starting or
driving the tractor. Do not start the engine or
operate controls while standing beside the
tractor.
3. When driving
consideration for other road users. Pull in to
the side of the road occasionally to allow any
following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the
legal speed limit set in your country for
agricultural tractors.
4. Dip the tractor lights when meeting a vehicle
at night. Make sure the lights are adjusted to
prevent blinding the driver of an oncoming
vehicle.
5. Use the flasher/turn signal lights when
traveling on public roads both day and night
(unless prohibited by law).
6. Reduce speed before turning or applying the
brakes. Brake both wheels simultaneously
when making an emergency stop. Ensure that
both brake pedals are locked together when
traveling at road speeds or when on public
roads to ensure correct operation of trailer
brakes, balanced operation of the tractor
brakes.
7. Use extreme
application of the tractor brakes when towing
heavy loads at road speeds.
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