Before starting a tractor
Before starting a tractor
Hitching Implements
Starting a tractor
Before starting a tractor
Before starting a tractor, read and follow the manufacturer's operating instructions.
Check the layout of the land and watch for hidden objects, ditches, embankments and depressions, especially when the edge is unstable or slippery conditions prevail.
Tractor owners should maintain tractors in a safe operating condition by making regular inspections and following the manufacturer's servicing and maintenance recommendations.
Logbooks should be maintained and records made of scheduled maintenance and repairs performed.
Hitching Implements
When hitching an implement you should:
- Only attach implements to the drawbar, three-point linkage or other hitch points designed for that purpose. Never hitch to points in front of, or higher than the drawbar as this could be extremely dangerous
- Ensure that the weight applied to the three-point linkage by lifting jibs or other attached equipment does not exceed the manufacturer's specifications or affect stability or steering
- Get expert technical advice before fixing counter weights or wheel weights (front or rear) to increase tractor stability
- Check the operating manual or supplier about the recommended weight of a trailer or implement that the tractor can safely tow before towing it
Starting a tractor
When starting a tractor, the following precautions should be taken:
- Only start and use the tractor according to the manufacturer's instructions
- Operate the self-starter only from the driving position and do not start the machine while standing on the ground
- Before starting a tractor engine, check that the handbrake is on and the vehicle is not in gear
- Engage the appropriate gear for the work being undertaken
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