PTO OPERATING SAFETY

For the safe operation of the PTO, follow these safe operating procedures.

Three Point Hitch Connecting Implements

1. Connect the implement to the hitch. See THREE POINT HITCH SYSTEM in this manual.

2. Connect the implement driveline to the tractor.

3. C heck the driveline for correct length and for free telescopic movement by lifting and lowering hitch system. The correct length is important to prevent the driveline from hitting bottom or from separating in any tractor implement operating position.

Drawbar Connecting Implements

1. Connect the implement hitch to the drawer with a hardened steel pin. Make sure the pin is securely held in place with a cotter pin or lock pin and does not make contact with the implement driveline.

2. Connect the implement hitch to the tractor drawbar before connecting the implement driveline to the PTO

3. Connect the implement driveline to the tractor. Check the driveline for correct length and for free telescopic movement. The correct length is important to prevent the driveline from hitting bottom or from separating in any tractor or implement operating position.

PTO driven machinery can cause serious injury. Before working on or near the PTO shaft, or servicing or clearing the driven machine, put the PTO lever in the DISENGAGE position and STOP the engine.

IMPORTANT: Follow the implement manufacturers recommendations in adjusting and aligning the implement and implement driveline with the tractor.

Drawbar

Your tractor is equipped with a drawbar. Use the drawbar for connecting all pull-behind implements.

Try to balance the load primarily on the implement wheels –as in loading a trailer or spreader. Avoid overloading the drawbar. Add front end weights for improved stability. Engage the clutch smoothly, avoid jerking and use the brakes cautiously to avoid jackknifing.

Rear upset can result if pulling from wrong location on tractor. Hitch only to the draw bar. Use 3 point hitch only with the implements designed for its use – not as a draw bar

Warning Lamps

Turn Signal Switch Hazard Switch

The lamp switch has two positions. Turn the switch clockwise to illuminate the headlamp, rear red lamp, and instrument panel lamps.

Push the hazard switch down to operate the amber warning lamps.

The turn signal has three positions. Turn the switch clockwise, the RH warning lamp will illuminate ON and OFF and the LH lamp will illuminate continuously.

Turn the switch counterclockwise, the LH warning lamp will illuminate ON and OFF and the RH lamp will illuminate continuously. Returned to the center position, will turn off the warning lamp.

IMPORTANT: When towing an implement or wagon by the tractor, the complete rear area warning system (amber warning lamps, rear red lamp and SMV emblem) must be easily seen by any vehicle operator coming near the tractor.