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DRIVING THE TRACTOR
1. Always sit in the driver's seat while starting or
driving the tractor.
2. When driving on public roads, have considera-
tion for other road users. Pull in to the side of the road
occasionally to allow any following traffic to pass. Do
not exceed the legal speed limit set in your country for
agricultural tractors.
3. Use a rotating beacon or other recognised warn-
ing when driving on public roads to indicate that the
vehicle is slow moving and is a possible hazard.
4. Dip the tractor lights when meeting a vehicle at
night. Make sure the lights are adjusted to prevent
blinding the driver of an oncoming vehicle.
5. Reduce speed before turning or applying the
brakes. Ensure that both brake pedals are locked to-
gether when travelling at road speeds or when on
public roads. Brake both wheels simultaneously
when making an emergency stop.
6. On four wheel drive tractors the drive to the front
axle is automatically engaged, at speeds above 8.5
km/h (4 MPH), when the brakes are applied, to pro-
vide four wheel braking. Owners should be aware of
the effectiveness of four wheel braking which greatly
enhances braking performance. Appropriate care
should be exercised during heavy braking.
7. Use extreme caution and avoid hard application
of the tractor brakes when towing heavy loads at road
speeds.
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8. Keep the tractor in the same gear when going
downhill as would be used when going uphill. Do not
coast or freewheel down hills.
9. Any towed vehicle whose total weight exceeds
that of the towing tractor must be equipped with
brakes for safe operation.
10. Always disengage the differential lock when
turning. When engaged, the differential lock will pre-
vent the tractor from turning.
11. Always check overhead clearance, especially
when transporting the tractor. Watch where you are
going, especially at row ends, on roads and around
trees and low overhanging obstacles.
12. To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with care
and at safe speeds, especially when operating over
rough ground, when crossing ditches or slopes and
when turning corners.
13. Use extreme caution when operating on steep
slopes.
14. If the tractor becomes stuck or the tyres are fro-
zen to the ground, reverse the tractor out to prevent
overturning.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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