Operation; General Information - MASSEY FERGUSON MF2100 Operator's Manual

SAFETY
Make sure you know and understand the positions and
operations of all controls. Make certain all controls are in
neutral and the parking brake is applied before starting
the machine.
Make certain all people are well away from your area of
work before starting and operating the machine. Check
and learn all controls in an area clear of people and
obstacles before starting your work. Be aware of the
machine size and have enough space available to allow
for operation. Never operate the machine at high speeds
in crowded places.
Emphasize the importance of using correct procedures
when working around and operating the machine. Do not
let unqualified persons to operate the machine. Keep
others, especially children, away from your area of work.
Do not permit others to ride on the machine.
Make sure the machine is in the proper operating
condition as stated in the Operator Manual. Make sure
the machine has the correct equipment required by local
regulations.
All equipment has a limit. Make sure you understand the
speed, brakes, steering, stability, and load characteristics
of this machine and the tractor before you start.

OPERATION

General Information

FIG. 5: When parking, park the machine and the tractor
on a solid level surface. put all controls in neutral and
apply the tractor parking brake. Stop the tractor engine
and take the key with you.
Make sure the tractor and implement are in the proper
operating condition according to the operator manuals.
Make sure the tractor brakes and the machine brakes are
adjusted correctly.
The tractor must have enough weight and braking
capacity, especially when operating on roads and terrain
that is not even. Use a tractor of recommended size and
weight to tow the machine. See the Specifications section
in this manual for the minimum tractor size and weight.
D-7084
FIG. 5
Tractor must be equipped with rollover protective structure
(ROPS) and a seat belt. use seat belt during operation.
Do not dismount from moving machinery.
Always operate the machine with the control console
turned on.
Never start the tractor with the PTO engaged or control
console turned on.
Where possible avoid operating the baler near ditches,
embankments and holes. Reduce speed when turning,
crossing slopes, and on rough, slippery, or muddy
surfaces.
Stay off slopes too steep for operation.
Be aware of the size of the equipment and have enough
space available to allow for operation.
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