Buhler 535 - Manual (Page 10)

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Section 1 - Safety
Precautionary Statements
9. Use extreme caution when operating on steep
slopes.
10. Keep the tractor in the same gear when going
down hill as would be used when going uphill.
Do not coast or freewheel down hills.
11. When descending steep grades, select a sufficiently
low gear to maintain control with minimum
braking.
12. Drive the tractor slowly on hillsides and curves to
eliminate the danger of tipping. Avoid slopes
which are too steep for safe operation. Avoid sharp
uphill turns.
13. When driving out of a ditch, gully or up a steep
hillside, engage the clutch slowly. Avoid sharp
uphill turns.
14. Use caution when driving near the edge of a ditch
or gully. It may cave in, causing the tractor to roll
over.
15. Use extreme caution when operating the tractor
on single wheels. The danger of tipping increases.
Do not travel at high speeds.
16. Before transporting the tractor and implement
on public roadways, check with authorities for
local regulations.
17. Use the wide transport marker lights to clearly
indicate the full width of the tractor with those
tire options.
18. Ensure towed implements are equipped with slow–
moving vehicle (SMV) signs when traveling on
public roads.
19. Install additional lights on implement rear to
safeguard against rear–end collisions. Daybreak
and dusk are particularly dangerous. Buhler
Versatile tractors have seven–pin trailer connectors
to facilitate installation of extra lighting.
20. Be aware of the transport width of towed
implements. Install additional lights to the sides
of wide implements to alert passing traffic. Keep
clear of the approaching lane.
21. Use hazard warning flashers as required by law
when transporting or driving the tractor on public
roads. Use extremity lighting kit when required or
deemed necessary.
22. Use extreme caution when pulling heavy loads
at road speeds. Avoid hard application of the
tractor brakes at high speed.
Operating the Tractor
1. Apply the parking brake, place the PTO control
in the “OFF” position, the lift control in the down
position, the remote control valve levers in the
neutral position and the transmission lever in
neutral before starting the tractor.
2. Do not start the engine or operate controls
while standing beside the tractor. Always sit in
the tractor seat when starting the engine or
operating the controls.
3. Do not bypass the transmission neutral start
circuit. Consult your authorized dealer if your
neutral start controls malfunction.
4. Use jumper cables only in the recommended
manner. Improper use can result in a tractor
runaway.
5. Avoid accidental contact with the gear shift
lever while the engine is running. Unexpected
tractor movement can result from such contact.
6. Do not get off the tractor while it is in motion.
7. Shut off the engine and PTO and apply the parking
brake before getting off the tractor.
8. Do not park the tractor on a steep incline.
9. Do not operate the tractor engine in an enclosed
building without adequate ventilation. Exhaust
fumes can cause death.
10. The cab air filter is designed to remove dust from
the air but will not exclude chemical vapor. Follow
the chemical manufacturer’s directions regarding
protection from dangerous chemicals.
11. Always wear a protective mask when working with
toxic spray chemicals. Follow the directions on
the chemical container.
12. If the power steering or engine ceases to operate,
stop the tractor immediately as the tractor will be
more difficult to control.
13. WARNING: RELIEVE PRESSURE BEFORE
STOPPING THE ENGINE TO CONNECT OR
DISCONNECT HYDRAULIC, STEERING, WATER,
OR FUEL LINES.
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