Service Tractor Safely; Work In Ventilated Area; Safe Starting; Safety Starter Switch - Zetor HORTUS HS Series Operator's Manual

Service Tractor Safely

Do not wear ties, scarves, headscarves or any loose
clothing when working near moving parts. Serious injury
could occur if any of these items of clothing were caught
by the rotating part.
Do not wear rings or other jewelry to prevent electrical
shorts or avoid getting caught in moving parts.

Work in Ventilated Area

Do not run the tractor in an enclosed building unless
proper ventilation is provided, as the exhaust fumes of the
tractor may cause nausea, poisoning or death. If it is
necessary to run the engine in an enclosed space, ensure
sufficient ventilation or remove the exhaust fumes by
connecting exhaust pipe extension.

Safe starting

1. The tractor can be started even if the gear is shifted, which can cause the tractor to move and cause
serious injury to the operator and bystanders.
2. For additional safety, secure the stop button (fuel shut off control) in the fully pulled out position.
Transmission in the neutral position, parking brake engaged and PTO control lever in disengaged
position when the starter safety switch is being engaged or performing other work on tractor.

Safety Starter Switch

1. Clutch operated safety switch is provided on all tractors which allow the starting system to become
operational only when the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
2. Do not by-pass this safety starter switch or work on it. Only authorized dealers are recommended to
work on safety starter switch.
3. On some models safety starter switch is provided on transmission high-low shifter lever and in PTO
shifter lever. The tractor can be started only if high-low shifter lever is in neutral position.
Caution: Safety Starter Switch is to be replaced after every 2,000 hours / 4 years, whichever is
earlier.
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