Towing Safely; Operator Protective Structure (Ops) - Zetor UTILIX HT 45 Operator's Manual

Towing Safely

For the maximum towable loads, refer to the paragraph '' Maximum towable loads in the Technical Data
Section.
- Maintain a suitable speed taking into account the weight of the trailed load and the gradient, remembering
that braking distances will be greater than with just the tractor. Trailed loads with or without brakes that are
too heavy for the tractor or that towed at too high speed may cause the operator to loose of control of the
tractor.
- Always take into consideration the total weight of the implements and their loads.
- When trailers are hitched to the tractor, before you leave the operator seat remember to put all the controls
in neutral, apply the handbrake, switch off the engine, engage first gear (with mechanical transmissions) and
remove the ignition key. ALWAYS chock both the tractor and the trailer wheels. The best way to transport
a tractor that has broken down is to transport it on a low loader. Always secure the tractor to the loader bed
with chains. Before transporting the tractor on a low loader or on a railway wagon, make sure that the engine
hood, doors, open able roof (if present) and windows are all closed and securely fastened. Never tow the
tractor at speeds in excess of 10 kph. An operator must stay in the operator position to steer and brake the
tractor.
Caution: When a trailers is hitched to the tractor, before you leave the driving seat remember
to put all the controls in neutral, apply the handbrake, switch off the engine, engage first gear (if the
tractor has a mechanical transmission) and remove the key from the starter switch. If the tractor is
not parked on level ground, ALWAYS place chocks under the wheels of both the tractor and the
trailer For further information on safe working procedures, refer to the chapter 'Parking the tractor' in
the safe section of this manual.
ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure), sun canopy or
cabin are not a FOPS (Falling Object Protective
Structure).
It never can protect the riders against falling objects.
Avoid driving the vehicle into a dangerous area such as
falling rocks zone.

Operator Protective Structure (OPS)

The term F.O.P.S refers to structure installed on the tractor intended to reduce the risk to the operator of
injury from falling objects during normal use of the vehicle.
Important:
This tractor is equipped with a FOPS.
The energy level of drop test is 1365J.
Operator Protective Structure (OPS)
The term OPS refers to a protective structure installed on a tractor in order to minimize risk of operator injury
caused by objects penetrating into the operator position area.
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