Sa Fet Y Preca Utio Ns; Driving The Tractor - Ford 1310 Operator's Manual

3. When operating stationary P.T.O. driven equipment, always
apply the t ractor parking brake and block the rear whee ls
front and back.
4 . To avoid injury, do not clea n , adjust, u n c l og or service
P.T.O. driven equipment when the tractor engine is running
5. Make sure the P. T.O. master shield is installed at all times
and always replace the P.T.O. shield cap when the P.T.O.
is not in use.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

1. Watch where you are going especially at row ends, on roads,
around trees a n d low ha nging obstacles.
2.
To avoid upsets drive the tractor with care and at speeds
compatible with safety, especial ly when
rough ground, when crossing ditches or slopes, and when
turning corners.
3.
Lock tractor brake pedals
roads to provide two wheel braking.
4. Keep the tractor in the same gear when going downhill as
used when going uphill. Do not coast or free wheel down hill.
5. Any towed vehicle whose total weight e xceeds that of the
towing tractor must be equipped with brakes for safe
operation.
6. When the tractor is stuck or tires are frozen to the ground,
back out to preven t upset.
7. Always check overhead clearance especia l ly when transpor­
ting the tractor.
When you see this symbol

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operating over
together when transporting on
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it means:
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DIESEL FUEL
Under no circu mstances should gasoline, alcohol or Qlended
1 .
f uels be added to diesel fuel. These combinations can create
an increased fire or expl osive hazard. Such blends are more
expl osive than pu re gasoline in a c l osed container such as a
not use these blends.
fuel tan k . Do
2.
Never remove the fuel cap or refuel the tractor with the
e n gine running or hot.
3.
Do not smoke while refueling or when standing near fuel.
4. Maintain control of the fuel filter pipe nozzle when filling
the tan k .
5 . D o n o t fil l the f u e l tan k t o capacity . Allow room for
expansion.
6. Wipe up spilled fuel immediate ly.
7.
A l ways tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
8. I f the original fuel tan k cap is lost replace it with a F ord
approved cap. A non-approved, proprietary cap may not
be safe.
9. Keep equipment clean and properly maintained.
1 0. Do not drive equipment neat open fires.
1 1 . Never use fuel for clean ing purposes.
1 2. Arrange fuel purchases so that winter grade fuels are not
held over and used in the spring.
ATTENT I ON BECOME A L ER T! YOUR S A F TY IS I NV O LVED!
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