Operation Manual
A-4
SAFE
OPERATION
10.
Keep
the
ROPS
in
the
"UP" position
and
wear
the
seat
belt
when
driving
the
tractor
on
the
road.
Otherwise,
you will not be
protected
in
the
event
of a
tractor
roll-over.
11.
Do
not
operate
an
implement
while
the
tractor
is
on
the
road.
Lock
the
3-point
hitch in
the
raised
position.
12.
When
towing
other
equipment,
use
a
safety
chain
and
place
an
SMV
emblem
on it
as
well.
1AGAEEAAP019A
(1)
Safety
chain
13.
Set
the
implement lowering
speed
knob in
the
"LOCK"
position to hold
the
implement
in
the
raised
position.
1AGAEEIAP005A
(1)
3-point
hitch lowering
speed
l<nob
(A) "FAST"
(B) "SLOW"
(C) "LOCK"
3.
PARKING
THE
TRACTOR
1.
Disengage
the
PTO, lower all
implements
to
the
ground,
place
all control
levers
in
their
neutral
positions,
set
the
parking
brake,
stop
the
engine,
remove
the
key
from
the
ignition
and
lock
the
cab
door
(if
equipped).
Leaving
transmission
in
gear
with
the
engine
stopped
will not
prevent
tractor
from rolling.
2.
Make
sure
that
the
tractor
has
come
to a
complete
stop
before
dismounting.
3. Avoid parking on
steep
slopes,
if
at
all
possible
park
on
a firm
and
level
surface;
if not,
park
across
a
slope
with
chock
the
wheels.
Failure to
comply
with this
warning
may
allow
the
tractor
to
move
and
could
cause
injury
or
death.
4.
OPERATING
THE
PTO
1.
Wait
until all
moving
components
have
completely
stopped
before
getting off
the
tractor,
connecting,
disconnecting,
adjusting,
cleaning,
or servicing
any
PTO
driven
equipment.
2.
Keep
the
PTO
shaft
cover
in
place
at
all
times.
Replace
the
PTO
shaft
cap
when
the
shaft
is not in
use.
1AGAEEFAP003B
(1)
PTO
Shaft
cover
(2)
PTO
Shaft
cap
(A) "NORMAL
POSITION"
(B) "RAISED
POSITION"
3. Before installing or using PTO driven equipment,
read
the
manufacturer's
manual
and
review
the
safety
labels
attached
to
the
equipment.
4.
When
operating
stationary
PTO
driven
equipment,
always
apply
the
tractor
parking
brake
and
place
chocks
behind
and
in
front
of
the
rear
wheels.
Stay
clear
of all rotating
parts.
Never
step
over
rotating
parts.
5.
USING
3-POINT
HITCH
1.
Use
the
3-point hitch only with
equipment
designed
for
3-point
hitch
usage.
2.
When
using a 3-point hitch
mounted
implement,
be
sure
to install
the
proper
counterbalance
weight
on
the
front
of
the
tractor.
3.
When
transporting
on
the
road,
set
the
implement
lowering
speed
knob in
the
"LOCK" position to hold
the
implement
in
the
raised
position.