New Holland Boomer 47 Operator's Manual page 24

Replace damaged or worn tubes, hoses, electrical wiring,
etc.
Engine, transmission, exhaust components, and hy-
draulic lines may become hot during operation. Take
care when servicing such components. Allow surfaces to
cool before handling or disconnecting hot components.
Wear protective equipment when appropriate.
When welding, follow the instructions in the manual. Al-
ways disconnect the battery before welding on the tractor.
Wheels and tires
Upon receiving your tractor, check the air pressure in the
tires and check every 50 hours or weekly. Refer to the
table below for tire pressure for normal operation.
Make sure tires are correctly inflated. Do not exceed rec-
ommended load or pressure. Follow instructions in the
manual for proper tire inflation.
Tires are heavy. Handling tires without proper equipment
could cause death or serious injury.
Never weld on a wheel with a tire installed. Always re-
move tire completely from wheel prior to welding.
Always have a qualified tire technician service the tires
and wheels. If a tire has lost all pressure, take the tire and
wheel to a tire shop or your dealer for service. Explosive
separation of the tire can cause serious injury.
DO NOT weld to a wheel or rim until the tire is completely
removed. Ensure the rim is clean and free of rust or dam-
age. Do not weld, braze, otherwise repair or use a dam-
aged rim. Inflated tires can generate a gas mixture with
the air that can be ignited by high temperatures from weld-
ing procedures performed on the wheel or rim. Removing
the air or loosening the tire on the rim (breaking the bead)
will NOT eliminate the hazard. This condition can exist
whether tires are inflated or deflated. The tire MUST be
completely removed from the wheel or rim prior to weld-
ing the wheel or rim.
Driving on public roads and general transportation safety
Comply with local laws and regulations.
Use appropriate lighting to meet local regulations.
Make sure SMV emblem is visible.
Make sure brake pedal latch is engaged. Brake pedals
must be locked together for road travel.
Use safety chains for trailed equipment when provided
with tractor or equipment.
Lift implements and attachments high enough above
ground to prevent accidental contact with road.
2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Always wash your hands after handling battery compo-
nents.
Before touching any electrical components, disconnect
the ground lead from the battery.
Only remove the radiator cap after the engine has been
allowed to cool. With the engine switched off, use a cloth
to slowly unscrew the cap and release the pressure be-
fore completely removing the cap.
When changing or storing tires, make sure they are
stacked correctly and cannot roll or topple over causing
personal injury.
When checking tire pressures, inspect the tires for dam-
aged tread and side walls. Incorrect pressure will lead to
early tire failure.
Do not inflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously
under-inflated until it has been inspected for damage by
a qualified person.
Torque wheel bolts to specification after installing the
wheel. Check nut tightness daily until torque stabilizes.
Refer to 'TRACTOR BALLASTING' section, Front
wheels - Ballast before adding ballast to the tires.
Use jack stands or other suitable blocking to support the
tractor while repairing tires. Ensure the jack is placed on a
firm, level surface. Ensure the jack has adequate capacity
for lifting your tractor. Do not put any part of your body
under the tractor or start the engine while the tractor is on
the jack.
Never hit a tire or rim with a hammer.
Do not inflate a tire unless the rim is mounted on the trac-
tor or is secured so that it will not move if the tire or rim
should suddenly fail.
When transporting equipment or tractor on a transport
trailer, make sure it is properly secured. Be sure the SMV
on the equipment or tractor is covered while being trans-
ported on a trailer.
Be aware of overhead structures or power lines and make
sure the tractor and/or attachments can pass safely un-
der.
Travel speed should be such that complete control and
tractor stability is maintained at all times.
Slow down and signal before turning.
Pull over to allow faster traffic to pass.
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