Modern AG 10' Predator - Manual (Page 6)

6 - 10' Predatorrr
• Prolonged tractor operation may cause operator boredom and fatigue affecting safe operation.
take scheduled work breaks to help prevent these potentially impaired operating conditions.
never operate the implement and tractor in a fatigued or bored mental state which impairs
proper and safe operation.
• tractors with or without an implement attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent
hearing loss. We recommend that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the
operator’s position exceeds 80db. noise over 85db over an extended period of time will cause
severe hearing loss. noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over an extended period of time
will cause permanent or total hearing loss.
Note: Hearing loss from loud noise [from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such sources close to the ear]
is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
General safety – Rotating equipment
• the rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the PtO has been turned off.
the operator should remain in his seat for 60 seconds after the brake has been set, the PtO
disengaged, the tractor turned off, and all evidence of rotation has ceased.
• Do not put hands or feet under implement decks. Blade contact can result in serious injury or
even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped and the decks are securely blocked up.
• Do not operate the implement while wearing loose fitting clothing. entanglement of the
clothing with the rotating elements can result in serious injury or even death. KeeP aWaY FROm
ROtatInG eLementS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death.
General Safety – Hot Surfaces & Fire Safety
• Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fires while operating,
servicing, and repairing the tractor and/or implement:
· equip the tractor with a fire extinguisher in an accessible location.
· Do not operate the implement on a tractor with an underframe exhaust.
· Do not smoke or have an open flame near the tractor and/or implement.
· Do not drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas.
· ensure slip clutches are properly adjusted to prevent excessive slippage and plate heating.
· never allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines, slip clutches, and gearboxes.
• avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and hose
connections, engine or muffler. Relieve hydraulic pressure before performing maintenance or
repairs. use gloves and eye protection when servicing hot components. Contact with a hot
surface or fluid can cause serious injury from burns or scalding.
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