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DX,MIRED –19–07JUL99–1/1
Freeing a Mired Machine
TS1645 –UN–15SEP95TS263 –UN–23AUG88
Attempting to free a mired machine can involve safety
hazards such as the mired tractor tipping rearward, the
towing tractor overturning, and the tow chain or tow bar (a
cable is not recommended) failing and recoiling from its
stretched condition.
Back your tractor out if it gets mired down in mud. Unhitch
any towed implements. Dig mud from behind the rear
wheels. Place boards behind the wheels to provide a solid
base and try to back out slowly. If necessary, dig mud
from the front of all wheels and drive slowly ahead.
If necessary to tow with another unit, use a tow bar or a
long chain (a cable is not recommended). Inspect the
chain for flaws. Make sure all parts of towing devices are
of adequate size and strong enough to handle the load.
Always hitch to the drawbar of the towing unit. Do not
hitch to the front pushbar attachment point. Before
moving, clear the area of people. Apply power smoothly to
take up the slack: a sudden pull could snap any towing
device causing it to whip or recoil dangerously.
MX,SAIP,AAA1 –19–21AUG99–1/1
Park Tractor Safely
M35691 –UN–26APR89
To park tractor safely:
• Disengage PTO.
• Lower equipment to the ground.
• Put gear shift lever in PARK.
• STOP the engine.
• Remove key.
Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine and
attachment parts to stop moving.
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