Check The Equipment - MASSEY FERGUSON MF2400 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

Safety notes
Use all available protective devices
Keep all protective devices in place and securely fastened.
Make certain all guards, shields and safety signs are
properly installed, as specified, and are in good condition.
To help keep you and others around you safe, your To help keep you and others around you safe, your To help keep you and others around you safe, your
To help keep you and others around you safe, your To help keep you and others around you safe, your
tractor should be equipped with: tractor should be equipped with: tractor should be equipped with: tractor should be equipped with: tractor should be equipped with:
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Safety belt. It must always be mounted in
protection posizion (Fig. 2-6). A seat belt is
recommended according to law requirements on
the respective market.
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Tractor PTO shield.
Your tractor may also need:
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Rear view mirrors.
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Fire extinguisher.
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Safety frame with FOPS (Falling Object Protective
Structure), protective enclosure or sun screens.
Remember FOPS are protection from light falling
objects and are not intended as protection from large
falling objects such as large round bales or fence rails.
For front loader operation see the corresponding
Manual.
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SMV SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem. Additional SMV SMV SMV
guards, lights or decals and and additional alarm
(Fig. 2-38 and 2-39).
Know which devices are required for safe operation of
your tractor. Use them. Make sure they are in place and
in good condition. NEVER remove or disconnect any
safety device.

Check the equipment

Before you begin your working day, take time to check
your tractor and ensure that all systems are in good
operational condition.
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DO NOT smoke while refuelling the tractor. Keep any
type of open flame away (Fig. 2-7).
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Check for loose, broken, missing, or damaged parts.
Have everything put into good repair. Make certain all
safety devices are in place.
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Check safety frame and seat belt for damage. A
damaged safety frame or seat belt MUST be replaced.
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Ensure that implements and attachments are properly
installed and that the tractor and implement PTO
RPM ratings match.
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Check the tires for cuts, bulges and correct pressure.
Replace worn or damaged tyres. Check foot and
parking brakes for proper operation. Adjust if
necessary.
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Fig.2-6
Fig.2-7