Emergency Brake; General Operating Hazards - Valtra BH144 HiTech Operator's Manual

1. Safety
• When going downhill, use the throttle to reduce the speed of the tractor and use the same speed range
used to climb uphill. Engage the gear before starting to go downhill.
• Engage the four-wheel drive (if equipped). This will provide four-wheel braking.
• Do not disengage the clutch or try to change gears after having begun to descend the slope.
• It is less likely that the tractor will roll over if you only go up or down slopes and avoid crossing them.
• Avoid very steep terrain whenever possible. If not possible, avoid holes when going down slopes. Avoid
stumps, stones, obstacles and uneven areas while going up slopes. Keep the tractor behind the dividing
line when working near ditches and gullies. Avoid ditches, earthwork and embankments that may give
way or collapse.
• When you need to steer on steep terrain, avoid turning at the top of the incline. Slow down and make a
curve in a large open circle. Drive in a straight line on slopes, and never cross them. Keep the heavier
end of the tractor facing the top of the incline when going up and down slopes.
• Keep implements to the slope side when crossing slopes with implements mounted laterally. Do not lift
the implements. Keep implements as close to the ground as possible when going up or down, or
crossing slopes.
• When towing a load in transport speed or in the field, lock the draw bar in the central position and use
the safety chain.
• Never use the tractor to round up animals

1.10.6 Emergency brake

ATTENTION: When parking or in the event of brake failure, use the parking brake.
NOTE: If the brakes do not work properly, please contact a Valtra dealer to resolve the issue.

1.10.7 General operating hazards

• Make sure that the PTO shield is installed when the PTO shaft is not being used.
• Before coupling, uncoupling, cleaning, or adjusting PTO-powered implements, disengage the
implement, stop the engine, remove the ignition key and make sure that the PTO shaft is stopped.
• Make sure that all of the PTO shields are in place and note all safety signs.
• Make sure that no one is near the machine before engaging the PTO. For stationary PTO operations,
always place the transmission in neutral, set the parking brake and chock the wheels of the tractor and
implement.
• When operating PTO-powered mobile equipment, do not leave the tractor seat until the PTO is
disengaged, the transmission is in neutral and the parking brake is engaged, and the engine is off and
the key is removed from the ignition.
• Do not use adapters, reducers or extensions for the PTO, because these components extend the
coupler and the universal joint in addition to the protection offered by the PTO.
• The 3-point arm and the levelling arms must not be extended beyond the point where the threads are
beginning to appear.
DANGER:
Do not attempt to disconnect the hydraulic connections or adjust the implement with the
engine running or with the PTO engaged. Failure to follow these instructions can cause
serious injury or death.
• When using chemical substances, follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding use, storage and
appropriate sites for disposal. Also follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding application of the
substance.
• When operating with poor visibility or in the dark, use the tractor lights for field operation and reduce
the speed of travel (do not use the service lights when travelling on roads, as these lights may be illegal
in some places - except when used as a reverse light - because they can confuse other drivers).
• Operate the tractor with the widest wheels track setting possible, consistent with the task being
performed. To adjust the wheel track, see the Maintenance and Adjustment section.
• Reduce speed when operating on uneven or slippery ground or when foliage obstructs your vision.
• Do not make sharp turns at high speed.
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