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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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In addition to endangering life and physical well-being,
accidents can cause loss of money and man-hours.
Most accidents can be avoided if all persons working
with and around the equipment use good common
sense and judgement.
Always,
observe these basic
safety rules
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1. Read this manual carefully to acquaint yourself
with the tractor and its' operation.
2. Make sure that all operators have been instructed
in
the tractor's operation and how to operate it
properly and safely.
3.
Prior to use of the
tractor,
inspect the tractor and
attachments to insure that it is in good operating
condition.
Do not operate the equipment with dam-
aged or missing
parts.
4. Allow only the operator on the tractor when in
motion. Do not carry passengers. Keep children
away at all
times.
5.
Do not start or operate the tractor unless you are in
the operator's seat. Be sure the gear and range
selector levers are in neutral.
6. Do not by-pass the transmission safety switch
.
If
the switch malfunctions, consult your LONG dealer.
7.
Use seat belts at all
times.
8. Before moving the tractor in any direction, be sure
no person or obstructions are in your path of travel.
Make sure there is enough clearance fort he tractor
and Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) before
driving inside buildings, under sheds, or under low
hanging objects.
9.
Always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.
10.
Do not exceed safe driving speed. Adjust your
speed to the type of ground you are traveling on.
11. Engage the clutch slowly, especially when driving
up steep hills or out of ditches. There is always the
possibility of the front wheels rising off the ground.
Should this occur, Immediately disengage the
clutch.
12.
Always keep the tractor in gear when going down
hill. Do not coast with the clutch disengaged or the
gear and range selector levers in neutral.
13. Whenever possible, avoid operating the tractor
near ditches, embankments, or holes.
14.
When operating on steep grades, use extra care to
maintain proper stability. Do not operate on slopes
too steep for safe operation.
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15. Reduce speeds when turning on curves, hills, and
on slick, rough, or muddy surfaces.
16. Always be conscious of where you are and where
you are going, especially at row ends, on roads and
highways, and going around obstructions (trees,
buildings, etc.)
17. If the tractor drive wheels are stuck, shift to reverse
gear and back out, to prevent from lifting the front
wheels off the ground and possibly rolling the
tractor over backwards.
18. Slow moving vehicles on highways are
dangerous.
Use a slow moving (SMV) sign in conjunction with
head lights, taillights, and flashing warning lights.
19.
Do not tie ropes, chains, or cables to the axle or
other parts of the chassis. Always hitch the load to
the tractor's drawbar in the lowest possible posi-
tion; except when pulling implements specifically
designed for and properly attached to the three
point hitch.
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When using chains or cables, always take up the
slack
gradually.
Never take up the slack with a jerk.
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Drive slowly when pulling heavy wheeled
loads,
especially if the towed vehicle has no brakes.
Towed loads that weigh more than the tractor
should be equipped with an independent braking
system.
22.
Always wait until the tractor has come to a com-
plete stop before
dismounting.
23. Before dismounting from the tractor, with or with-
out the engine running, disengage the PTO (un-
less operating as a stationary power unit), place
gear and range selector levers in neutral, lower
implements and/or attachments to the
ground,
and
apply the parking brake.
24.
Never stand between the
tractor
and the drawn
implement, untess the gear and range selector
levers are
in
neutral and the brakes are
locked.
Never stand between the tractor and
the
drawn
implement while the tractor is being backed up for
hitching.
25. Never examine,
clean,
service or adjust the tractor
or any equipment operated by the tractor, until the
tractor's engine has stopped, the gear and range
selector levers are in neutral, the brakes are locked,
the PTO is disengaged, and all moving parts have
stopped.
26. Never re-fuel the tractor when the engine is hot or
while it is running.
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