HEATING - VENTILATION - COOLING SYSTEM..............................................................................................B

As a general rule: Make sure the unions are tight and the pipes in good condition before putting the system under pressure. Never loosen a union when the circuit is under pressure. For any repairs to the hydraulic system, stop the engine and lower the implement to the ground. Let the oil cool down before working on the system, to prevent any risk of getting burnt when the oil flows. Maintenance - greasing: Always stop the engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Knowledge and skill are required to work on the electrical system. If the need arises (installation of miscellaneous accessories, radio etc.) contact your approved CLAAS repair agent. Moreover: • Always disconnect the battery negative terminal before working on the electrical system. • Never weld on the tractor or on a towed implement. • Never "patch-up" electric circuits. • Never replace a blown fuse with a larger calibre fuse; you could cause a fire. • Never carry out work on components such as the alternator or the fan motor when the engine is running. • If you have to carry the battery, ensure that the acid

does not contact the skin; protect your eyes from

splashing.

FUEL

RE-FUELLING Before filling the tank, always carefully clean around the fuel cap to remove any pieces of straw, twigs, etc. which could help start and then propagate a fire. Moreover: • Never fill the tanks when the engine is running or near a naked flame. • Do not smoke when filling with fuel.

COOLANT

Do not work on the cooling system when the engine is hot (risk of burns).

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ROAD USE - USE FOR TRANSPORT

Always comply with THE LEGISLATION on the use of agricultural tractors on the road. Never exceed the maximum transportation speed of the machine. If in doubt, consult the police or insurance companies. Whenever possible, avoid using busy roads. When transporting equipment on a public road, use the warning device required by the highway code. All indicators must be clean and in working order.

The working lights must not be lit. Brake pedals must be coupled together. Do not use the differential lock on the road or in bends. If carrying an additional passenger, the tractor must be fited with a passenger seat.

Do not carry passengers except on the seat provided for the purpose. Reduce speed on rough roads or tracks. Towing: If the trailer has an independent brake system, connect the brake pipe to the brake valve coupling and not to the auxiliary spool valve. If it is necessary to stop on the road in a position that causes a traffic hazard (insufficient visibility), it is mandatory to switch the hazard warning lights on. When transporting mounted equipment, set the linkage to the raised position. If the tool has transport wheels, use them. Slow down before changing direction. When travelling downhill, always remain in gear: never declutch. The gear selected should be the same as would be used to climb an equivalent gradient.

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OPERATION

GENERAL RULE

As a general rule, always use equipment in good condition, suitable for the size of the tractor and the type of work.

WHEEL TRACK

Always use the maximum track compatible with the work in hand, to reduce the risks of overturning

ATTACHING IMPLEMENTS

To hitch or unhitch an implement, place the gear lever in neutral and apply the hand brake. Use a low gear for all tractor manoeuvres.

Sufficient front-end ballast must be used if the implement is heavy, to prevent the tractor rearing-up.

Drawbar: This is not intended as a trailer towing hitch and is not designed to carry vertical loads.

Use the safety equipment provided to hitch implements (towing jaw, towing stub, retaining pins, etc.). During hitching operations or when using the external linkage control, the operator must remain outside the hitch frame.

The pin situated on the front must only be used to tow the tractor using a bar on firm ground. In no circumstances must it be used to pull an implement or a tractor stuck in mud.

DRIVING

Do not enter or leave the tractor when it is in motion. Avoid risk of overturning:

Do not turn sharply when working on slopes. Maximum slope allowed while working: See chapter K. During a break in work, even if only brief, stop the engine and apply the handbrake. If the ground slopes, engage a gear. Lower the implement to the ground.

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