Towing Safely; Falling Object Protective Structure (Fops); Operator Protective Structure (Ops) - Zetor UTILIX HT Series Operator's Manual

Towing safely

For the maximum permissible load of the hitch, see 'Maximum hitch load' in the Specifications section.
- Maintain a suitable speed taking into account the weight of the load towed or carried by the tractor and the
inclination of the surrounding terrain, remembering that the braking distances will be greater than that of
a unloaded tractor. Attached trailers or semi-trailers with or without brakes that exceed the specified
technically permissible maximum authorized weight may cause loss of control of the tractor unit.
- Always take into account the total weight of the attached machine and its load.
-When semitrailers are attached to the tractor, remember to switch all controls to neutral position, lock the
parking brake, turn off the engine, engage first gear (for mechanical transmission), and remove the ignition
key before leaving the operator's seat. ALWAYS secure the wheels of the tractor and the trailer with wedges.
The safest and recommended way to transport a damaged tractor is to transport it on a low-load trailer.
Always attach the tractor to the low-load trailer with chains. Before transporting the tractor on a low-load
trailer or on a railway wagon, make sure that the engine cover, door, openable roof (if available) and
windows are closed and securely locked. Never tow the tractor at a speed higher than 10 km/h. In this case,
the operator must remain in the operator's seat to drive 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 visor and cab
are not FOPS protective structures (falling-object
protective structure).
It can never protect the operator from falling objects.
Avoid driving in dangerous terrain or areas where
a foreign object can fall on the roof of the cabin and injure
or even kill the operator.

Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS)

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 1 365J.

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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