Tractor fuelling

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Operation

24.0.3.

The gear lever should not be put in neutral when

descending slopes. A low gear should be selected to assist in brak-

ing the tractor.

24.0.4.

If necessary to prevent rearing, the front of the tractor

should be weighted, when ascending a slope, or the tractor should

be preferably backed up to the top.

24.0.5.

Unbraked towed equipment should not be taken

down steep slopes without extreme caution.

25.

Stationary work

25.0.1.

When using the tractor as a source of power for

stationary power take-off or belt work—

(a) all shields and guards should be in place before power is

applied; and

(b) the tractor frame should be earthed to remove static electricity.

25.0.2.

When tractors are used for stationary work inside a

building, adequate means of removing exhaust gases and supplying

fresh air should be provided.

25.0.3.

When a tractor with a winch is used for pulling, the

tractor should be properly aligned

in the

direction of the pull.

26.

Tractor fuelling

26.0.1.

When the fuel tanks of internal combustion engines

are being filled—

(a) the engines should not be running; and

(b) no open flame

devices,

open

lights,

lighted cigarettes or the like

should be allowed.

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