Safety Measures While Tractor Operation; General Safety Measures While Tractor Operation - Belarus 922.6 Operator's Manual

3.3 Safety measures to be taken when operating the tractor
3.3.1 General safety measures to be taken when operating the tractor
The cab complies with category 2 under EN 15695-1:2009. This category cab en-
sures protection against dust, but not against sprays and vapor – the tractor shall not be
used under conditions, requiring protection against sprays and vapor.
The tractor cab corresponds to Level I of Falling-Object Protective Structures (FOPS)
under GOST R ISO 3449-2009.
Do not operate the tractor in a closed room without required ventilation. Exhaust gas
may result in lethal outcome.
Tractor start-up and operation with the tractor facing exposed is not allowed.
It is forbidden to expose the tractor facing when the engine is running.
Do not start the engine when staying outside the operator's seat. Starting the engine
and manipulating the controls, always stay inside the cab in the operator's seat.
Do not start the engine by way of towing.
Before starting the engine, engage the parking brake, the rear PTO shall be disen-
gaged, the range shifting lever shall be in "Neutral" position.
During tractor start there shall be no people under the tractor, in front of it or behind,
as well as between the tractor and the coupled implement or trailer.
Before setting on the move warn people around including those operating the cou-
pled implements using the horn, make sure the parking brake is off and start moving slowly.
Use safety harnesses (supplied against order) at hauling operations.
Passenger staying in the cab during tractor operation is strictly forbidden.
Do not leave the tractor on the move.
Performing hauling operations observe traffic regulations, adopted in your country.
Drive the tractor on slippery roads with automatic DL (if mounted) engaged only at a
speed not higher than 10 km/h.
Using the tractor for hauling operations do the following:
- set a track (1530±20) for front wheels and (1800±20) for rear wheels mm.
- check operation of brakes; interlock brake pedals, check and if necessary adjust the
brakes for simultaneity of operation;
- check operation of the parking brake;
- check a condition of devices for light and sound annunciation; hauling trailers shall
have rigid hitches and be linked with a safety chain or a cable;
- never move downhill with the gear disengaged. Move uphill and downhill at the
same gear;
It is forbidden to operate with a trailer without independent brakes, if its weight ex-
ceeds a half of a total actual weight of the tractor. The faster you move and the more weight
you tow, the bigger safety distance shall be.
It is forbidden to drive the tractor with twinned wheels on public roads!
Hauling people inside trailers is forbidden.
Before getting down to work with a trailer turn the compressor on, check the condition
of the trailer brake pneumatic drive and air pressure in the system. Remove the failures de-
tected. Make sure to connect the trailer brake pneumatic drive. Carry out connection of the
trailer connecting head to the tractor connecting head with the parking brake engaged.
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