Tractors Equipped With Front End Loader - Zetor CRYSTAL Series Operator's Manual

Tractors equipped with front end loader

Zetor Tractors in standard design are designed for utilization in agriculture and are not designed for special
purposes.
Tractors designed for operation within the European Union must be equipped, in case of using front end
loader, with a protective structure (FOPS - Falling Object Protective Structure) protecting drivers from
potential falling objects.
It is necessary to observe applicable local valid regulations in countries which are not part of the European
Union.
Two types of cab roofs are mounted to Zetor tractors.
1. Standard cab roof
2. Cab roof designed for tractors equipped with front end loader meeting the OECD code 10 (FOPS)
conditions.
Tractors ZETOR supplied already from production with front end loader are equipped with cab roof according
to point 2.
From safety reasons, series ZETOR tractors supplied without front end loader with standard roof pursuant to
point 1 must not be equipped or used with front end loader.
In case of additional front end loader assembly, it is necessary to equip tractor with cab roof pursuant to point
2.
Only front end loaders approved by ZETOR TRACTORS may be mounted to ZETOR tractor.
Additional assembly of front end loader approved by ZETOR TRACTORS can be done only by
authorized ZETOR service.
It is forbidden to use front end loaders unapproved of by ZETOR TRACTORS.
Not observing this instruction may cause serious accidents.
Carefully observe instructions for use supplied by the manufacturer of front end loader.
Carefully study operation manual supplied by the manufacturer of front end loader.
In case of discord of Principles for operating tractors equipped with front end loader and operation
manual for front end loader, which was supplied by the manufacturer of front end loader, the wording
listed in operation manual supplied by the manufacturer of front end loader shall apply.
The use of front end loader for transporting material at places accessible to the public is forbidden.
The use of front end loader for transporting material in places inaccessible to the public is possible
only in a limited way. In such case, instructions in user's manual supplied by the loader manufacturer
must be observed.
Observe local valid regulations at all times.
A strict ban on transportation and lifting of people by means of loader is in effect.
No matter whether the front end loader is loaded or empty, no-one may stand in front of the loader if it
is in lifted position. When driving with a lifted loader, there is a risk of load transported by front end
loader falling (there is a risk of disrupting the balance of the tractor).
Never leave the tractor standing with the loader in lifted position.
If it is necessary to open the bonnet of the engine at intervention, disconnect the front end loader first
or secure hydraulic rollers of front end loader by metallic props designed for this purpose.
Hydraulic circuit of the front end loader is designed in such a way to endure the maximum operation
pressure of 20 MPa (200 bar). Do not do any changes on couplers of hydraulic circuit hoses.
Any front end loader ZETOR mounting without observing the recommendation of ZETOR TRACTORS
valid to the day of pur-chase revokes the validity of guarantee for the whole of supply.
The loader may be used, maintained and repaired only by people who perfectly know the machine
and who are informed about potential risks.
When driving on roads do not transport any material on the front end loader.
It is necessary to observe special instructions related to accidents prevention and general rules
related to technical safety, la-bour medicine, labour hygiene and regulation defining operation on
roads.
The manufacturer does not bear any responsibility for any potential damage incurred as a result of
changes conducted on the loader without their consent.
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