Zetor FORTERRA HSX 100 2014 Operator's Manual page 9

PROPER CLOTHING
3. Do not wear loose clothing and free flying long hair.
4. During all work use suitable (prescribed) means of personal protection (working boots, gloves, goggles, etc.)
STARTING THE ENGINE
5. Only start the engine from the driver's seat with the clutch pedal fully depressed.
Life hazard when starting by means of short-circuiting the starter terminals!
6. The key in the switch box must be in the "I" position.
7. When heating the engine with the * electric heater first plug the power supply cord to the heater and only then to the electric
mains. After the end of heating first disconnect the heater from the electric mains.
Caution! Electric shock hazard!
DRIVING OPERATION
8. Hoses of the hydrostatic steering, brakes and fuel system must be checked and replaced immediately if any signs of damage
are found. These are some examples of hose damage signs: - cracks on the hose surface, releasing of pre-tensioning of hose
connection (which can be verified by easy removal of the hose from the connection) and mechanical damage of the hose. Hoses
with indicated service life must be replaced immediately after the expiration of the service period.
9. The brakes and steering must be in the perfect condition all the time.
10. During driving on roads with trailers and tools the brake pedals must be connected with a latch.
11. Driving downhill without an engaged gear is forbidden.
12. Pay special attention when driving on a slope and muddy, sandy, icy or uneven ground.
13. Observe the maximum prescribed slope gradient of 12°.
14. Respect the total permissible weight of the tractor and trailer specified on the data plate of the tractor or on the rear wheel
mud-guard.
15. Do not use the differential lock when driving into a bend.
16. It is forbidden to get into and out of a moving tractor.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USERS
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