New Holland 16LA Operator's Manual page 6

A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain precautions. To help
prevent accidents, read the following precautions before operating this equipment. Equipment should be
operated only by those who are responsible and instructed to do so.
Carefully review the procedures given in this manual with all operators. It is important that all operators be familiar
with and follow safety precautions.
GENERAL
1. Read the Operators manual completely and
thoroughly before using the tractor or loader.
Lack of operating knowledge can lead to
serious accidents.
2. Operate the tractor only from the operator's
seat.
3. Replace damaged, missing or illegible safety
decals. See the "Safety Decal" section in this
manual for proper location of all safety decals.
THE TRACTOR
1. Use approved rollover protection and seat belt
for safe operation. Overturning a tractor without
an approved roll bar could result in serious
injury or death. If the tractor is not equipped
with the proper rollover protection, see your
tractor dealer to obtain the proper parts. If the
tractor is equipped with a cab, make certain the
cab is approved for rollover protection.
2. Equip the tractor with a FOPS (Falling Object
Protective Structure) and seat belt before
installing or operating a loader.
3. Always use the seat belt on tractors equipped
with a roll bar or cab. Do not use a seat belt if
operating the tractor without a roll bar or cab.
4. Add the recommended wheel ballast and/or
rear weight as recommended in the Owners
manual to provide adequate stability when
using a loader.
5. Position the wheels to the tractor manufac-
turer's widest recommended settings to
increase stability.
6. Move and turn the tractor at low speeds.
7. Before starting the engine, be sure all
operating controls are in the neutral or park
position. This will eliminate accidental
movement of the machine or start up of
power driven equipment.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
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8. Before leaving the tractor, stop the engine, put
all controls in neutral, engage the park brake
and remove the key from the key switch.
9. When transporting the loader, engage the
loader control neutral lock to prevent
accidental cycling of the loader.
THE LOADER
1. Improper use of a loader can cause serious
injury or death.
2. NEVER use the loader to lift or carry anyone
with the bucket, frame or attachment. Serious
injury or death could result from falling off the
tractor or loader during transport or operation.
3. NEVER allow anyone to get under the loader
bucket or reach through the lift arms when
the bucket is in the raised position.
4. Do not walk or work under a raised loader,
bucket or attachment unless it is securely
blocked or held in position. Accidental
movement of a control lever or a leak in the
hydraulic system could cause the main frame
to drop, or attachment to dump causing
severe injury or death.
5. Make sure all dismounted loaders on park
stands are on a hard level surface with all
safety devices engaged to prevent the parked
loader from falling and being damaged or
injuring someone.
6. Do not repair, remove or replace any parts of
the loader while in the dismounted, parked
position.
7. Avoid overhead wires and obstacles when
the loader is raised. Contacting overhead
electrical lines can cause severe electrical
burns or death from electrocution. Make
certain sufficient clearance is available
before raising the loader.