Risk of overturning
For your safety, it is advisable for tractors with foot-
steps or platforms to be fitted with safety frame
structure and safety belt.
If a tractor fitted with safety frame against overturns,
hold the steering wheel firmly and DO NOT attempt to
leave your seat until the tractor has come to a
complete standstill (Fig. 1. 11).
If the doors of the cab are obstructed, get out
through the roof hatch or rear window.
To avoid tipping over sideways
Set the wheel track to the widest setting suitable
for the job in hand.
Couple the brake pedals together before driving at
transport speeds.
Reduce speed to match operating conditions.
If the tractor is fitted with a front-end loader, keep
the bucket and load as low as possible.
Make wide turns at low speed.
DO NOT let your tractor bounce. You may lose
control.
DO NOT tow a load that is too heavy for your
tractor, it could run away on a steep slope or the
tractor could jack-knife around the load.
DO NOT brake suddenly. Apply brakes smoothly
and gradually.
When going down a slope, use the throttle to slow
the tractor engine and use the same gear that you
would use going up the slope. Shift into gear
before you start to do down.
Engage four-wheel drive (if fitted). This will give
four-wheel braking.
WARNING:
NEVER disengage the clutch or
attempt to shift gear after you have started
downhill.
It is less likely that the tractor will overturn if you
drive straight up or down a slope rather than across
it.
Avoid driving across steep slopes. If you have to,
avoid any holes or depressions on the lower side.
Avoid bumps, stumps, rocks or raised areas on the
upper side (Fig. 1. 12).
Fig. 1. 11
Fig. 1. 12
If you need to cross a steep slope, avoid turning
uphill. Slow down and make a wide turn.
When crossing a hill with side implements fitted,
keep the implements on the uphill side.
DO NOT lift the implements. Keep them as close
as possible to the ground when crossing a slope.
Avoid ditches, embankments and river or canal
banks. Keep clear of edges that could give way.
When towing a load at transport speed, lock the
drawbar in the centre position and use a safety
chain.
NEVER use the tractor to round up farm animals.
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Safety notes