Driving the Tractor Safely

TS216-UN-23AUG88

RW13093-UN-07DEC88

Always check the road and general operating safety of the machine before using.

Operate tractor only when all guards are fitted and in their correct position.

Before moving away, always check immediate vicinity of machine (e.g. for children). Ensure adequate visibility.

Always adapt your ground speed to meet the ground conditions. Avoid making sharp turns when driving up or down slopes or when driving across the slope. Do not attempt to turn the machine with the differential lock engaged. When driving down slopes, never depress the clutch and change gear!

Attach implements and trailers to the tractor only using the prescribed drawbars or hitches. Attach trailers and implements correctly. Always ensure that trailers and implements cannot roll away.

When making turns with towed or mounted implements, always take into consideration the width and inertia of the implement.

Reduce your ground speed when driving the tractor on slopes or over uneven ground and before making sharp turns. Before descending a steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Never coast downhill!

Avoid holes, ditches and obstructions which may cause the tractor to tip, particularly on hillsides.

Front-wheel drive greatly increases traction. This means that the tractor can be driven on steeper slopes, increasing the possibility of a tip over. Driving forward out of a ditch or up a steep slope could cause tractor to tip over to the rear. Therefore reverse out of these situations whenever possible. Never drive near the edge of a gully or steep embankment — it might cave in!