Maintenance

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Tractor safety

(4) The area surrounding the fuel container yard should be

kept clear of weeds and trash and combustible substances over a

width of at least

10

m.

28.

Maintenance

28.0.1.

Tractors should be maintained according to the rec-

ommendations of the manufacturer as laid down for ordinary

work conditions. It is recommended that all machines be repaired

and reconditioned during the off season and sufficiently in ad-

vance of use.

28.0.2.

Steering mechanisms, control mechanisms, warning

devices, lights and governors should be maintained in a safe oper-

ating condition.

28.0.3.

Right and left brakes should be adjusted so that brak-

ing is equal on the two rear wheels.

28.0.4.

All stressed parts of frame members, including safety

cabs or frames, should be carefully and regularly inspected and

maintained in a safe operating condition.

28.0.5.

(1) Guards and safety devices should be inspected

regularly.

(2) Seats, audible signals, spark arrestors, and silencers and

other noise reduction devices should be inspected regularly.

28.0.6.

(1) All hydraulic systems should be regularly in-

spected and maintained to conform with the manufacturer's

recommendations.

(2) Hydraulic cylinders, valves and other similar parts should

be checked to ensure that neither internal nor external leakage has

developed to such an extent as to create a hazard.

28.0.7.

Batteries, electric motors, controllers, switches, pro-

tective devices and electrical conductors and connectors should

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