Nortrac XT20 Owner's Manual page 10

your vehicle when riding on the road shoulder.
16. Never overload the tractor. Running the tractor over the specified limits can cause damage to
the tractor and can result in injury.
17. When driving at night, make sure that you have proper lighting to avoid any collisions.
18. When working in tall grass or hay, a spark-extinguishing device must be affixed to the exhaust pipe to
avoid accidental fires.
19. Always slow down when working in wet or rainy conditions to avoid slippage and instability.
20. Always operate the tractor at a safe speed.
21. When attaching implements, make sure all 3-Point hitch pins are securely fastened. When
disconnecting implements assure all 3-Point hitch pins are disconnected.
22. When lifting, reduce engine speed to avoid damage to tractor and personal injury.
23. Upon charging the battery, insure proper ventilation.
24. Beware of overhead high voltage transmission line!
Caution:
1. Check nuts, bolts, nuts and other loose components regularly and tighten as required. This could
prevent a potentially dangerous situation.
2. When the tractor runs by power take-off (PTO), make sure that there is a safety shield installed.
Never approach the PTO shaft when it is running. Never take sudden turns when the PTO shaft is
under load, as this can damage the universal joint or the PTO shaft. When the PTO shaft is not in
use, the lever should be returned to the neutral position.
3. After parking and before shutting down the tractor, the driver should remove the key from the
ignition, set all gearshift levers to the neutral position, and lock the brake handle. This will
prevent the tractor from accidental startup and unattended movement.
4. When parking the tractor on an incline, the hand braking should be engaged and the engine shut
down. Put the tractor in gear, apply the auxiliary brake and use the triangle chocks to block the rear
wheels.
5. Tire installation and adjustment should be done by trained personnel only, using special tools.
Faulty installation may cause a serious accident or damage.
6. When cleaning the radiator, shut down the tractor and allow the tank to cool for.
7.
Pay attention to all safety precautions when replacing or installing new parts on your tractor.
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