General Information And Safety; General Guidelines; Cleaning The Tractor - New Holland TK4020 Operator's Manual

SECTION 1 − GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY

GENERAL GUIDELINES

This Use and Maintenance Manual provides a guide
for the user with regard to running−in, use and
maintenance of the tractor.
Read this manual carefully and keep in a convenient
place for future reference.
Do not hesitate to contact your local dealer for any
queries concerning your tractor.
The dealer can provide skilled personnel, trained by
the manufacturer, original service parts and all tools
and equipment necessary
requirements.
The tractor is designed as a power generator and
drive−propulsion unit for use in normal and traditional
agricultural conditions.
The tractor is also designed to provide maximum
performance, economic running and easy use over
a wide range of operations.
Prior to delivery, all machines are carefully inspected
(by both the Manufacturer and your local authorised
dealer), to make sure that they reach the user in
perfect condition.
To maintain the tractor in this condition and ensure
trouble−free operation, the routine maintenance
described in Section 4 of this manual must be carried
out at the specified intervals.

CLEANING THE TRACTOR

•
Never stand too close to the tractor or direct the
water jet on electrical components, seals or
intake openings, etc.
•
Never direct jets of cold water at the hot engine
or exhaust. See also Section 3 (Recommenda-
tions for bodywork maintenance).
SAFETY
Safety precautions for the operator and bystanders
are shown on page vii to xii inclusive. Read the safety
instructions and follow recommendations and hints
before starting to use the tractor.
FIRST 50 − HOUR SERVICE
The operations required for the first service are
shown at the end of the Manual, immediately prior to
the index.
SECTION 1

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY

for your service
After the first 50 hours of use, return to the dealer with
your tractor and this Manual in order to carry out the
Manufacturer's checks and to fill in the certificates
included on pages 1 and 3). The first sheet (page 1)
must be compiled on completion of the service and
held by the dealer.
The second sheet (page 3) must be kept in the
Manual for documentation and reference purposes.
Check that both copies are signed by both
yourself and the dealer.
SERVICE PARTS
"Non−original" spare parts have not been tested or
authorised by the Manufacturer.
Installment and/or use of such products may
adversely affect the tractor's design specifications,
thereby compromising operational safety.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any
damage resulting from the use of "non−original"
spare parts.
No modifications may be made to the tractor without
written authorisation from the Manufacturer.
WARRANTY
The tractor is guaranteed in accordance with current
legislation in your country and in line with contractual
agreements reached with the dealer at the time of
sale.
However, the warranty is no longer valid if the rules
and instructions for the use and maintenance of the
tractor, described in this Manual, are not observed.
The engine and the fuel circuit have been de-
signed to satisfy current regulations on the
emissions standards for pollutants. Tampering
by the dealer, end customer or machine operator
is strictly forbidden. Failure to comply with this
rule could give rise to fines, reconditioning
costs and invalidation of warranty as well as any
legal action and confiscation of the vehicle until
its original factory conditions are restored. Re-
storing the engine to its natural state may only
be done by certified/authorized technical per-
sonnel.
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