These Tractor Safety Tips Will Help You Farm Safe!

Tractor might look like easy and safe to handle when it comes to comparing it with other heavy equipments. This equipment seems straightforward but yes things do go wrong even with a tractor. Tractors are versatile equipment that have been and will be around in future. And like in case of other equipment, you need to be known that there are dangers involved.

1. Knowledge about your tractor is must before you start using it. Reading and understanding the Operator's Manual(s) before operating it will prove to be a very good guide for you. Also, keep your equipment in good condition.

2. Use ROPS and seat belt whenever and wherever applicable. If your tractor has a foldable ROPS (Rollover protection structure), fold it down only when absolutely necessary and fold it up and lock it again as soon as possible. Do not wear the seat belt when the ROPS is folded. Most tractor fatalities are caused by overturns.

3. If you are familiar with your terrain and work area, it will come in handy for you. You can walk the area first to identify any debris or obstacles that could hinder your ability to drive safely. Use special caution on slopes and turns, slow down for all turns and stay off the highway as much as possible.

4. Never start an engine in a closed shed or garage. Exhaust gas which is transmitted from tractor contains carbon monoxide, which is colorless, odorless and deadly.

6. Keep your hitches low and always on the drawbar. Otherwise, your tractor might flip over backwards.

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7. Never get off a moving tractor or leave it with idle. Shut it down before leaving the seat. A runaway tractor can be extremely dangerous if you forget to turn it off while not using it.

8. Do not refuel your tractor while the engine is running or hot. Additionally, do not add coolant to the radiator while the engine is hot; hot coolant can erupt and scald.

9. Keep all children off and away from your tractor and its implements at all times. Children are generally attracted to tractors and the work they do. However, a tractor's work is not child's play.

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