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Do not operate near ditches or sand banks. The
distance from the obstacle must be equal to or
greater than the total height of the obstacle in
question
1.6.4 To prevent rear rollover
Couplings on the rear axle or any other point above the swinging draw bar can cause rear rollovers.
• Do not transport any implement or attachment using the 3-point arm or any point on the rear axle or
above. Only use the draw bar approved by MASSEY FERGUSON and use a correctly sized pin to lock
the bar in place.
• Couplings in high positions can cause rear rollover, which can result in a serious accidents or death.
Attach loads to the drawbar only.
• Use only draw bars with a 3-point hitch when fasteners are used to keep the load in the lowered
position.
• Use front counterbalance weights to improve the stability of the tractor when transporting heavy loads
or to counterbalance the weight of a heavy implement transported by the rear of the tractor.
• Start to move the tractor slowly and gradually increase the speed. Do not engage in reverse or release
the clutch quickly. If the tractor is coupled to a heavy load or a stationary object, incorrect use of the
clutch may cause rollover.
• If the front end of the tractor begins to lift up, reduce speed and, if necessary, release the clutch.
• If the tractor becomes stuck in mud or snow, do not try to move, because the rear wheels may slip and
the tractor may roll over. Lift any coupled implement and try to reverse. If this is not possible, tow it
using another vehicle.
• If you get stuck in a ditch, try to get out in reverse, if possible. If you need to get out from the front, do
so slowly and carefully.
• Tractors without implements or with implements coupled to the rear should be operated and should go
down slopes in a forwards direction.
• Tractors with front loaders should be operated and should ascend slopes in a forward direction. Keep
the loader as close to the ground as possible.
• Always keep the tractor engaged when going down slopes. Do not go down slopes with the clutch
disengaged and the transmission in neutral.
1.6.5 To prevent side rollovers
• Adjust the wheel track to the widest setting, which is the most appropriate for the work being
performed.
• Lock the brake pedals with the union lock before using transport speeds.
• Reduce speed until appropriate for the operating conditions. If the tractor is equipped with a front
loader, load the bucket and the load at the lowest possible level.
• Make wide turns and use low speeds. Avoid jerking or you may lose control of the steering wheel.
• Do not transport loads that are very heavy for the tractor's capacity, because the load can fall off the
tractor and fall down the hill, or the tractor may slip and collide with the load being towed.
• Do not brake suddenly. Apply the brakes gently and gradually.
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