Zetor COMPAX CL Series Operator's Manual page 30

Tractor Operation
1. Before starting the tractor, apply the parking brake, set the PTO switch to the 'OFF' position, move the
hydraulic control levers to neutral, the remote control levers to neutral (if fitted), and the transmission
to neutral.
2. Do not start the engine or operate the tractor when standing next to the tractor. Always sit in the
driver´s seat when the engine is running or when operating the controls.
3. A safety switch is mounted on the tractor to prevent the tractor from starting accidentally. The tractor's
starter system is connected via this switch, which only closes when the clutch pedal is depressed. On
some models, the reverse lever and the PTO button must also be in the neutral position to close the
starter circuit. It is forbidden to bypass the starter safety switch in any way. If the starter safety switch
is defective, consult your Zetor tractor dealer/distributor.
4. Avoid accidental contact with the shift lever while the engine is running. Such contact can cause the
tractor to move.
5. Do not get off or get on the tractor while it is moving.
6. Before leaving the tractor, stop the engine, remove the ignition key and apply the parking brake.
7. Do not operate the tractor in an enclosed building without adequate ventilation. Exhaust gases can
cause death.
8. Do not park the tractor on a steep slope.
9. If the power steering or engine stops working, stop the tractor immediately.
10. Use only the lower swinging hitch or the draw bar connected to the 3-point hitch lower link in the down
position. Always use a lockable pin to secure it. Attaching the drawbar to the rear axle bracket or any
other point on the rear axle can cause the front axle to be lifted and the loss of control over the
machine.
11. If the front of the tractor tends to lift when heavy working implement is attached to the three-point
hitch, install the front ballast weights or front wheel weights. Do not operate the tractor with a light
front axle.
12. Always use the hydraulic position control lever when attaching the implement and transporting the
implement. Make sure that the hydraulic couplers are properly mounted and that they will disconnect
safely in case of accidental detachment of implement.
13. Do not leave the implement in the lifted position.
14. Use the beacon, turn signal lights and slow moving vehicle (SMV) signs when driving on public roads
during both day and night time, unless prohibited by law.
15. Dim the tractor lights when meeting approaching vehicles at night. Make sure that the lights are
adjusted to avoid dazzling the eyes of the oncoming vehicle driver.
16. Emergency stop instruction: If the tractor does not stop after the brakes are applied, switch off the
ignition switch (or switch off the key).
Tractor control
1. Watch where you drive,especially at the ends of the rows, the headlands, on the roads, around the
trees and at obstacles hanging low to ground.
2. To prevent the tractor from rolling over, drive the tractor at a safe speed, especially when driving on
uneven ground, when driving over ditches or slopes, and when turning in corners of areas and
parcels.
3. When driving on the road, do not disconnect the two brake pedals of the tractor from each other to
ensure better braking.
4. When driving downhill, shift the same gear in the tractor as uphill. Do not drive downhill with the
engine stopped or idling.
5. For safety reasons, any towed vehicle and/or trailer, the weight of which exceeds the maximum towed
weight, must be fitted with its own brakes.
6. If the tractor gets stuck or its tires are frozen to the ground, try to reverse to prevent the tractor from
rolling over.
Always make sure you have enough space above you, especially when transporting the tractor.
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