MASSEY FERGUSON MF400Xtra Workshop Manual page 34

Reduction in the ozone layer.
The ozone (O ) acts as a filter in the upper
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atmosphere, shielding us from the sun's harmful
rays. Some gases can destroy the ozone, causing a
hole in the ozone layer. These gases include
chloroflourocarbons (CFCs), which are used in
refrigeration.
"As a result, it is estimated that 100,000 new cases
of skin cancer are reported every year".
The population explosion
It is estimated that by the year 2020, the earth's
population will have an addition of 8 billion people if
compared with today's population. The majority of
these people will live under unsafe conditions,
without a water supply system, education or medical
assistance.
"Population growth, together with adverse
conditions, is creating an unsustainable situation for
the planet."
Sustainable development
This is a new type of development, which aims at
balancing social and economic needs with the needs
for environment protection and natural resources
conservation so as to ensure the sustainability of
human life on earth.
It is believed that sustainable development is the only
way of dealing with poverty, waste, environmental
degradation and social problems.
Recommendations to customers and users of
MF tractors
With regard to the environmental issues discussed
above, here are some suggestions to help increase
your awareness, as such issues affects the use and
maintenance of the machine throughout its life.
1 - Adopt proper agricultural practices in order to
minimize the impact on the environment.
2 - Get the best performance from your tractor by
adjusting implements correctly, using adequate
implements and operating under proper
conditions (gear, rpm, speed...) according to this
operator's manual.
MF 400 Xtra
3 - Take full advantage of your machine for as long
as possible. You can achieve this through proper
preventative maintenance, as described in this
operator's manual.
4 - Carry out an integrated pest management,
which consists of procedures and crop
monitoring, with the aim of using pesticides only
when needed and at the correct amount.
5 - Do not waste fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, etc.
Use all products in the correct amount.
6 - Avoid broadcast burning at all costs, and adopt
appropriate cultivation techniques, such as
straw planting or no-tillage.
7 - Check what the law establishes for parts and
fluids changed in your tractor.
See some examples:
* Metals
There are many advantages in recycling metals.
Each metric ton of steel recycled represents a
saving of 1,140 kg of iron ore, 454 kg of charcoal,
and 18 kg of lime.
* Oils and fluids:
During use, these fluids accumulate impurities
and suffer oxidation. Therefore, they must be
changed.
Never throw oil or fluids directly into the
environment. Take them to the gas station where
you bought them. Oils can be re-refined or, as a
last resort, incinerated in industrial dumps
regulated by legislation.
* Batteries
Batteries can have a disastrous effect on the
environment if dumped anywhere.
Send them to a recycling station, or return them
to the supplier, who is responsible for disposing
them properly.
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