Intended Use Of Tractor; Safety Measures While Preparing Tractor For Operation - Belarus 2022.6 Operator's Manual

3 INTENDED USE OF TRACTOR

3.1 Safety measures while preparing tractor for operation

Strict observance of safety requirements ensures safe operation of the tractor and
improves its reliability and durability.
Only persons not younger than 17, having a driving license for tractors of drawbar
category 3.0, being briefed on accident and fire prevention, may be admitted to operate
the tractor.
Before operating the tractor, scrutinize the Operator's Manual and the Engine op-
eration manual. Insufficient knowledge of tractor controls and servicing may lead to acci-
dents.
When performing depreservation of the tractor and optional equipment, follow the
fire prevention instructions and sanitary requirements when dealing with chemicals, rag
wastes and oiled paper.
Before starting to operate the tractor, replace special nuts of rear wheel hubs (one
at each hub), used for tractor fastening on the vehicle platform, with the nuts of basic hub
configuration, attached in a set of spare parts, tools and accessories. Tighten the nuts with
a torque of 700...750 Nm. Replace special nuts of front wheels (one at each wheel), used
for tractor fastening on the vehicle platform, with the nuts of basic wheel configuration, at-
tached in a set of spare parts, tools and accessories. Tighten the nuts with a torque of
200...250 Nm.
The tractor shall be run in, in accordance with the requirements under subsection
3.4 "Tractor final assembly and run-in".
The tractor shall be completely outfitted and in good working order.
DO NOT dismantle design-stipulated protective enclosures or safeguards from the
tractor, as well as other parts and assembly units which affect its safe operation (protective
guard of the fan, rear PTO enclosure, etc.)
The technical condition of the braking system, steering controls, lighting and indica-
tion devices and the drive system shall conform to safety requirements of relevant stan-
dards and the present Manual.
The trailed agricultural machines and harvest trailers shall be fitted with rigid cou-
pling which excludes their swaying and colliding with the tractor during transportation.
The tractor controls shall be provided with reliable locking in their operating posi-
tions.
Keep all the warning plates of the tractor clean and readable. If damaged or lost,
replace them with new ones.
Tractor operation without an accumulator battery in the electrical equipment system
is not allowed.
The first aid kit shall be completed in accordance with the regulations, adopted on
the territory of the state, where the tractor is used.
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