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The manual outlines various safety precautions that should be followed when operating agricultural equipment.

When leaving the tractor, ensure that it will not roll away (apply park brake, wheel wedges), stop the engine, remove the main switch key and lock the operator’s cab.

Always shut off engine before connecting or disconnecting drive shaft, ensure proper clothing and stay clear of rotating parts, and ensure guards are in place before operating PTO-driven machinery.

MC95, MC105, MC115, MC120 Power6 and

MC135 Power6 Tractors

Operators Manual
McCormick’s Commitment To Quality

The McCormick tractors of the 21st century remain true to


the values and principles that made McCormick a world-
beater for so many years. That means no compromises in
quality. This McCormick tractor is a product of the highest
quality and reliability.
Your authorized dealer guarantees that this McCormick
tractor is delivered in top condition by carrying out a Pre-
Delivery Inspection before it reaches you. They will also
give you a comprehensive introduction into a newly
acquired tractor which ensures maximum benefits from the
machine.
The purchase of this McCormick tractor gives the certainty
of possessing a state-of-the-art tractor of the highest
quality. Its continued value, operation and reliability depend
to a large extent on the regular maintenance and care of
this McCormick tractor.

MD03E086
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 1 GENERAL OPERATION ................................ 63
To The Owner ................................................. 1 General Operation ....................................... 63
Product Identification and Serial Numbers ..... 3 Before Starting The Engine .......................... 63
Warranty ......................................................... 4 Run In Procedure ......................................... 63
Service Indicator Lamps .............................. 64
Normal Starting Procedure .......................... 65
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................ 5 Cold Temperature Operation ....................... 66
Safety .............................................................. 5 Parking The Tractor ..................................... 69
Personal Safety .............................................. 6 Master Disconnect Switch ............................ 70
Transporting Passengers ................................ 7 Operating The Transmission ........................ 71
Neutral Start System ....................................... 7 Powershift Transmission Operation ............. 72
Operator Presence System ............................ 7 Auto Speed Transmission Operation ........... 74
Operation ........................................................ 8 Cab Environment ......................................... 77
Highway/public Road Operation ..................... 9 Cab Environment Adjustments .................... 79
Leaving The Tractor ...................................... 11 Drawbar ....................................................... 81
Implements ................................................... 11 Height Adjustable Trailer Hitches ................. 85
Pto Operation ................................................ 11 Auto Hitch .................................................... 88
Service .......................................................... 12 Implement/trailer Drawbar Dimensions ........ 91
Battery Safety ............................................... 12 Trailer Brake Couplings ............................... 92
Hazardous Chemicals ................................... 13 Auxiliary Electrical Power Sockets ............... 94
Fire Or Explosion Prevention ........................ 13 Implement Cable Access ............................. 96
Basic Rule ..................................................... 13 How to Transport The Tractor ...................... 97
Safety Decals ................................................ 14
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ......... 20
FIELD OPERATION ....................................... 99
Transmission Creeper Operation ................. 99
INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS ........................ 21 Wheel Slip Indicator ................................... 100
Tractor Access .............................................. 21 Rear Power Takeoff ................................... 102
Operators Seat ............................................. 22 Front Power Takeoff Operation .................. 112
Steering Column Adjustment ........................ 28 Rear Three Point Hitch Preparation ........... 113
Instrument Clusters ....................................... 29 Rear Three Point Hitch Operation .............. 120
Standard (Analog) Instrument Cluster .......... 29 Ride Control ............................................... 129
Deluxe (Digital) Instrument Cluster ............... 30 Differential Lock Control ............................. 131
Programming The Digital Instrument Cluster 36 Mechanical Front Drive (MFD) Operation .. 134
Operating Controls ........................................ 48 Operating The Independent
Operator Cab Environment Controls ............ 56 Front Suspension .................................. 137
Deluxe Cab ................................................... 56 Front Hitch ................................................. 139
Rear View Mirrors ......................................... 59 Remote Hydraulic Valves ........................... 143
Additional Cab Features ............................... 60 Remote Hydraulics Operation .................... 146
Foldable ROPS Frame ............................... 151

TYRES/WHEELS/BALLAST ........................ 153


Tyre Inflation Specifications ....................... 153
Tyre Pressures And Load Capacities ........ 155
Instrument Cluster Programming For
Different Tyre Sizes ............................... 158
Setting The Front Wheel Toe-in ................. 160
Axle - Steering Stops ................................. 162
Axle - Oscillation Stops .............................. 163
Two Wheel Drive Front
Axle Tread Adjustment .......................... 164
MFD Front Wheel Tread Widths ................ 166
Front Wheel Bolt Torques .......................... 168
Front To Rear Tyre Size Combinations ..... 169
Front Wheel Fenders ................................. 172
Rear Wheel Tread Adjustment ................... 173
Rear Wheel Bolt Torques ........................... 179
Tractor Ballast ............................................ 180

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ROUTINE SERVICING ................................. 189


Recommendations Before You Service ...... 189
Service/hourmeter ...................................... 190
Hood, Service Door And Tool Box ............. 191
Lubricants And Capacities .......................... 192
Service Intervals ......................................... 194
10 Hours Or Daily Service .......................... 196
50 Hour Service .......................................... 200
100 Hour Service ........................................ 204
250 Hour Service ........................................ 209
500 Hour Service ........................................ 213
1000 Hour Service ...................................... 225
2000 Hour Service ...................................... 237
General Maintenance ................................. 239

ELECTRICS .................................................. 241


Batteries ..................................................... 241
Bulb And Lamp Replacement ..................... 244
Relays ......................................................... 250

MACHINE STORAGE .................................. 253


Putting The Tractor Into Storage ................ 253

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 255


Diesel Engine ............................................. 255
Electrical System ........................................ 257
General Machine ........................................ 258
Travel Speeds ............................................ 261
Approximate Tractor Dimensions ............... 266
Approximate Tractor Weights ..................... 276
Noise Levels ............................................... 278

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INTRODUCTION

TO THE OWNER
Read this manual before you start the engine or This tractor, with standard equipment and
operate your McCormick tractor. If you need any authorized attachments, is intended to be used
more information, see your dealer. Your dealer has for farming, and related operations.
technicians with specialized training that know
the best methods of repair and maintenance for DO NOT use this tractor for any application or
your tractor. purpose other than those described in this

INTRODUCTION
manual. Consult an authorized dealer or
This manual contains important information McCormick Tractors International Limited on
about the safe operation, adjustment and changes, additions or modifications that can be
maintenance of your tractor. To help you find required for this tractor to comply with various
information easily this manual has been country regulations and safety requirements.
separated into chapters, as shown in the Table of Unauthorized modifications may cause serious
Contents. The operation of the tractor has been injury or death. Anyone making such
separated into four main chapters: unauthorized modifications is responsible for the
consequences.
1. INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS - Showing the
location of all controls.
2. GENERAL OPERATION - General
McCormick Technical
information for every day tractor operation, Documentation
e.g. starting/stopping the tractor, operating the
transmission etc. McCormick tractors are being constantly improved.
3. FIELD OPERATION - Information for various Technical changes introduced since this Operators
operations specifically for use in the field, e.g. Manual went into print are therefore not taken into
3 point hitch, rear PTO etc. consideration.
4. TYRES/WHEELS/BALLAST - Adjustments for
various tractor operating applications, e.g. There is a large selection of McCormick
tyre pressures, tread widths etc. tractor models available for vastly differing
applications. This is a worldwide Operators
The maintenance of the tractor has been separated Manual and therefore may include some
into two main chapters: information, illustrations and photographs
which may differ to the standard equipment
1. ROUTINE SERVICE - Service interval hours,
and accessories on your tractor.
and adjustments.
2. ELECTRICS - General electrical service
information. Additional manuals are available from your Dealer
for the operation, service and repair of your tractor.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Detail Index at the For prompt convenient service, contact your Dealer
end of this manual for locating specific items for assistance in obtaining the manuals for your
about your tractor. tractor.

The right and left of the tractor in this manual are Your Dealer can expedite your order for Operators
the same as your right and left when sitting in the Manuals, Parts Catalogues, Service Manuals etc.
tractor seat looking forward.
Always give the tractor Name, Model and P.l.N.
DO NOT operate or permit anyone to operate or (product identification number) or S.N. (serial
service this tractor until you or the other persons number) of your tractor so your Dealer can provide
have read this manual. Use only trained the correct manuals for your tractor.
operators who have demonstrated the ability to
operate and service this tractor correctly and
safely.

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INTRODUCTION

Manual Storage Important Information for EEC


Keep the Operators Manual stored in the manual Member States
storage compartment equipped on this tractor.
This tractor complies with the provisions of the
following directive:
74/150/EEC - Type Approval.

Included in this directive is 89/336/EEC-


Electromagnetic Compatibility. As an operator it is
important to know the following:

EMC - Supplementary Information


Safety information for the supplementary
installation of electrical and electronic
appliances and/or components.
This tractor is equipped with electronic constituents
DP96E064 and component parts whose function can be
influenced by electromagnetic radiations of other
Make sure this manual is complete and in good appliances. Such influences can cause hazards for
condition. persons if the following safety information is not taken
IMPORTANT: This operators manual is part of into account.
your tractor. If the tractor is sold, loaned or 1. For supplementary installation of electrical and
rented, the operators manual MUST go with it. electronic appliances and/or constituents on the
tractor with a connection to the onboard system, the
user HAS to verify whether the installation causes
Units of Measurement disturbances to the electronics on the tractor or other
constituents. This particularly applies to the Hitch,
All units of measurement used in this manual are PTO, Powershift Control and the Instrument Cluster.
metric unless otherwise stated. Use the following Also it has to be taken into account that the
table to convert from metric to imperial units. supplementary installed electrical and electronic
components comply with the EMC Directive 89/
336/EEC in the respective current version and that
mm x 0.03937 = inches they are CE marked.

kg x 2.2 = pounds (lb) 2. For the supplementary installation of mobile


communication systems (i.e. radio communication,
Bar x 14.5038 = PSI mo bile t ele pho ne ) t he fo llow ing a dd ition al
requirements have to be fulfilled:
Litres x 0.22 = Imperial Gallons
A. Only devices with an approval complying with
Litres x 0.264 = U.S Gallons the valid national regulations must be installed.

N (Newtons) x 0.225 = lbf B. The devices must be firmly installed.


C. The operation of portable or mobile devices
Nm x 0.738 = lb. ft w i t h i n t h e c a b o f t h e t r a c t o r i s O N LY
permitted if the device has a fixed outside
Nm x 8.85 = lb. in
antenna.
° C x 1.8 (=32) = ° F D. The transmitting part shall be installed
separately to the tractor electronics.
km/h x 0.62 = MPH
E. Installation of the antenna must be carried
out by a professional and the antenna must
have a good ground connection between the
antenna and the tractor ground.
For the correct size cabling, installation and the
maximum permissible current supply, see your
dealer.

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INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND SERIAL NUMBERS


Write your tractor Model number, Product 1. TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER
Identification Number (P.I.N.), and Serial __________________________________________
numbers on the lines provided opposite. If
needed, give these numbers to your dealer when 2. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
you need parts or information for your tractor.
__________________________________________
Keep the record and your Manufacturers
3. MFD AXLE SERIAL NUMBER

INTRODUCTION
Statement of Origin in a safe place. If the tractor
is stolen, report the numbers to your local police. __________________________________________

4. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER


__________________________________________

5. TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER


__________________________________________

6. CAB/PLATFORM ROPS SERIAL NUMBER


__________________________________________

1 2
1 2

3
4
DDR99J063 5

1
2
DS98E265

ROPS (Platform) ONLY

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INTRODUCTION

WARRANTY

Base Warranty Cover Expiry of Warranty


All McCormick tractors carry a minimum 12 Once the base warranty cover has expired,
months warranty covering both parts and labour McCormick MAY have offered you, at the time of
costs arising from faulty material or workmanship purchasing the tractor, the opportunity to also
with no restrictions on operating hours during the purchase an extended warranty cover,
warranty period. See your authorized dealer for "McCORMICK CARE". Terms and conditions of
the warranty period pertaining to your market this extended warranty will apply once the base
area and for full terms and conditions. warranty cover has expired. See your authorized
dealer for more information on "McCORMICK
This warranty does not restrict or affect your CARE" terms and conditions.
statutory rights and all that is required of you is to
make sure that the inspections, preventative NOTE: The extended warranty cover option
maintenance and service requirements, (set out "McCORMICK CARE" is only available in
in this Operators Manual), are undertaken and certain markets. See your authorized dealer
that the tractor is made available in a timely for confirmation.
manner to your authorized dealer in the event of a
repair becoming necessary under warranty.

Warranty will not apply if the tractor has been


misused or modified, unless such modification
has been carried out with written approval from
McCormick Tractors International Limited.

Due to the variety of equipment used and


operating conditions, this warranty cannot
include cost of:
Equipment removal,
Productivity loss/consequential damage,
Transportation,
Service items (eg. oils, filters and wearing
parts etc.).

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

! SAFETY !

Before operating, read and comply with all safety


instructions quoted in this Operators Manual. THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY
Understand that your safety and the safety of other MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN
persons is measured by how you service, and YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL
operate this tractor. Know the positions and ! CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE
operations of all controls before you try to operate. THAT FOLLOWS AND BE ALERT TO
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK ALL CONTROLS IN A THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH OR

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFE AREA BEFORE STARTING YOUR WORK. SERIOUS INJURY.
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY and make
sure you understand the controls. All equipment has
a limit. Make sure you understand the speed, Intended Use
brakes, steering, stability, and load characteristics of
this tractor before you start to operate. This McCormick tractor is designed solely for use in
customary agricultural or similar operation
The "Operators Manual Symbol", is intended to (intended use).
direct the operator to the Operators Manual for
correct information with regard to operation, Use in any other way is considered as contrary to
maintenance/adjustments etc. When you see this the intended use. The manufacturer accepts no
symbol on any particular part of the tractor refer to liability for any damage or injury resulting from this
your Operators Manual. misuse and these risks must be born solely by the
user.

Compliance with and strict adherence to the


conditions of operation, service and repair as
specified by the manufacturer also constitutes
essential elements for the intended use.

This McCormick tractor should be operated,


serviced and repaired only by persons familiar with
all its particular characteristics and acquainted with
the relevant safety rules (accident prevention).

The accident prevention regulations, all other


generally recognized regulations on safety and
DI96K246
occupational medicine and the road traffic
regulations must be observed at all times.
The safety information given in this manual does
not replace safety codes, insurance needs, federal, Any arbitrary modifications carried out on the
state and local laws. Make sure your tractor has the tractor will relieve the manufacturer of all liability for
correct equipment needed by the local laws and any resulting damage or injury.
regulations.

McCormick Tractors International Limited are


continuing to work for your safety: by making
tractors with better protection and by giving these
rules for safe operation.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General Safety And ! Personal Safety


! Accident Prevention
Regulations Throughout this manual and on the Safety Decals
on this tractor you will find precautionary
statements which use the words Danger, Warning
● In addition to the instructions contained in this or Caution. These precautionary statements are
Operators Manual, also observe the general intended for your personal safety.
safety and accident prevention regulations.
Failure to follow the Danger, Warning or Caution
● Always comply with local traffic regulations instructions may result in serious bodily injury or
when driving on public roads. death.
● Before starting work, familiarize yourself with all Danger, Warning or Caution are defined as
the controls and instruments and their follows:
functions. During work is too late.
● DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous
● Securely fasten your seat belt, if equipped. Your situation that if not avoided, will result in death
tractor is equipped with a ROPS cab or frame or serious injury. The colour associated with
for your protection. The seat belt can help Danger is RED.
insure your safety if it is used and maintained.
Never wear a seat belt loosely or with slack in
● WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that if not avoided, could result in
the belt system. Never wear the belt in a twisted
death or serious injury. The colour associated
condition or pinched between the seat
with Warning is ORANGE.
structural members.
● CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous
● Start the engine only from the operator’s seat. situation that if not avoided, may result in minor
● Never attempt to start engine by shorting or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
across the starting motor terminals as the against unsafe practices. The colour associated
tractor may immediately start to move. with Caution is YELLOW.

● Before moving away, always check the Safety Decals on this tractor which are ISO-two
immediate vicinity of the tractor (e.g. for panel Pictorial type decals, are defined as follows:
children). Ensure adequate visibility. ● The first panel indicates the nature of the
● Never run the engine in a closed building. hazard.
Proper ventilation is required. ● The second panel indicates the appropriate
avoidance of the hazard.
● Clothing worn by the operator must be close-
fitting. Avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts or ● Background colour is YELLOW.
ties.
● Prohibition symbols such as
● Handle fuel with care as it is highly flammable. and STOP if used, are RED.
Never refuel the tractor in the vicinity of naked
flames or sparks. Do not smoke during
refuelling.

● Never refuel the machine when the engine is


hot or running. Never smoke while refuelling.

● Always stop the engine and remove the main


switch key before refuelling. Fill fuel tank
outdoors. Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.

● Prevent fires by keeping the tractor clean.


● Exposure to high noise levels may cause
hearing loss. Always wear suitable ear
protection when working in a noisy
environment.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

! Transporting Passengers ! Neutral Start System


● Passengers may only be carried if a proper ● For your safety a Neutral Start Switch is fitted
passenger seat is fitted. in the FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE
circuits which prevents unintentional tractor
● The carrying of passengers is otherwise not movement when starting the tractor engine.
permitted.
The engine should only start when the F-N-R
lever is in NEUTRAL.
Passenger Seat Safety (If Equipped)
● Make sure the Neutral Start System is
operating properly by doing the following

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
checks, in a clear open area, with no other
persons or objects near the tractor:

While sitting in the operators seat, with the


engine not running, place the F-N-R lever into
FORWARD. Attempt to start the engine. The
engine should not start.
Repeat procedure for REVERSE lever
position. The engine should not start. If the
engine starts, see your Dealer for repair.

DD00A117 ! Operator Presence System


● The passenger seat allows a colleague to ride ● For your safety an Operator Presence Safety
in safety and comfort. Children are NOT Switch is fitted in the FORWARD/NEUTRAL/
permitted to use the passenger seat. REVERSE circuits. This is activated by the
operator sitting on the seat as follows:
● When the passenger Seat is occupied, the 1. With the operator sitting on the seat (switch
following precautions must be taken:
closed) and the TRACTOR MOVING; if the
operator gets off the seat, the tractor will
A. Tractor should be driven at a slower
continue moving, but the tractor will stop if
speed and on level ground.
the F/N/R lever is moved to a new position.
B. Avoid driving on highways or public 2. If the operator IS NOT sitting on the seat
roads. (switch open); the F/N/R circuits will not
C. Avoid quick starts or stops. function and the tractor will not drive when
the F/N/R lever is moved from neutral to
D. Avoid sharp turns. either forward or reverse direction.
E. The left hand door MUST be closed at 3. If the rear PTO is engaged and the operator
all times, while the tractor is in motion. g e ts o u t o f t h e s e a t f o r m o r e t h a n 2
seconds, an audible alarm will sound for 7
WARNING: A frequent cause of personal seconds.
injury or death is persons falling off and
! being run over. DO NOT permit others to WARNING: ONLY operate the tractor
ride, except on the designated Passenger when sitting on the seat. DO NOT try to
Seat. bypass the OPERATOR PRESENCE
SAFETY SWITCH, for example, by putting
heavy objects on the seat. This can result
! in serious injury or death.
If you try to bypass the safety switch wiring,
after a set period of time, the tractor will
shut down and not operate.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

● Extra weight and bad traction conditions such


! Operation as mud or ice increase your stopping distance.
Remember that liquid in the tires, weights on
● DO NOT operate the tractor while under the the machine or wheels, tanks filled with
influence of alcohol and/or drugs. fertilizer, herbicides or insecticides; all these
add weight and increase the distance you need
● Always adapt your ground speed to the ground to stop.
conditions. Avoid making sharp turns when
driving up or down slopes or when driving ● Do not drive on roads, or at high speed
across the slope. Do not attempt to turn the anywhere, with the differential lock engaged.
tractor with the differential lock engaged. When Difficult steering will occur, and can result in an
driving down slopes, never depress the clutch accident. In field operation, use the differential
and change gear. DO NOT operate up and lock for traction improvement, but release for
down slopes of more than 30 degrees and DO turning at row ends.
NOT operate across slopes of more than 15
degrees. ● Travel speed should be such that complete
control and machine stability is maintained at all
● Attach trailers and/or implements correctly. The times. Where possible, avoid operating near
operating, steering and braking behavior will be ditches, embankments and holes. Reduce
affected by attaching implements, trailers and speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on
ballast weights. Therefore ensure adequate rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.
steering and braking power.
● Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.
● Before starting the engine, be sure all operating Shift down before you start up or down a hill
controls are in neutral. This will eliminate with a heavy load. Avoid "free wheeling".
accidental movement of the machine or start up
of power driven equipment.

● Operate controls only when seated in the


Operators seat.

● Never attempt to start engine by shorting across


the starting motor terminals as the machine
may immediately start to move.

● Collision of high speed road traffic and tractors


or implements can cause personal injury or
death. On roads, use flasher/lights according to
local laws. Keep SMV emblem visible. Pull over
to let faster traffic pass. Slow down and signal
before turning off.

● Brake pedals must be locked together for road


travel. This will insure uniform brake application
and maximum stopping ability.

● Make sure that the weight of a trailed vehicle


that is not equipped with brakes, NEVER
EXCEEDS the weight of the machine that is
towing the vehicle. Stopping distance increases
with increasing speed as the weight of the
towed load increases, especially on hills and
slopes.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

! Highway/Public Road Amber Warning Lamps Operation


Operation The amber warning lamps operate as follows,
when the main lamp switch is turned to the first
● Comply with road traffic laws, including any and second positions clockwise.
speed restrictions and the correct use of
Hazard Warning Lamps and SMV Symbol.
● Connect the brake pedals together with the
brake pedal interlock. This will ensure
uniform braking and maximum stopping 1 2
ability.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
● Check clearance before going under electric
power lines, bridges etc.

Tractor Warning Lamp Usage


North American Tractors
● The flashing amber warning lamps must be DP96K308
used according to road traffic laws.
FIRST POSITION (1) - ALL the amber warning
The flashing amber warning lamps must be used lamps will flash ON and OFF.
when operating the tractor on the road during the
day or night. A vehicle operator that comes near SECOND POSITION (2) - ALL the amber
the tractor must see an SMV symbol and the tail warning lamps will flash ON and OFF. Tail lamps
lamps from the rear and the flashing amber and headlamps will be illuminated.
warning lamps from the front and rear. When the direction turn signal switch is used, the
amber warning lamps will operate as follows:

1 2
1

4 3

2
RD99D026
5 1. When indicating to turn right, the Right amber
warning lamp will flash ON and OFF and the
Left amber warning lamp will illuminate but
will not flash.

2. When indicating to turn left, the Left amber


DP97M225 warning lamp will flash ON and OFF and the
Right amber warning lamp will illuminate but
1. AMBER WARNING LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP will not flash.
(LEFT SIDE)
2. AMBER WARNING LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP IMPORTANT: When towing an implement or wagon
(RIGHT SIDE) with the tractor, the complete rear area warning
3. TAIL LAMP (RIGHT SIDE) system (amber warning lamps, red tail lamps and
4. TAIL LAMP (LEFT SIDE) SMV symbol) must be easily seen by any vehicle
5. SLOW MOVING VEHICLE (SMV) SYMBOL operator coming near the tractor.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Tractor Warning Lamp Usage Rotating Amber Beacon (If Equipped)


Rest Of World Tractors
● The rotating amber beacon must be used
● The flashing amber warning lamps must be according to local road traffic laws.
used according to local road traffic laws.

2
1

DP97A095

DP97A095 The rotating amber beacon is operated by pressing


The amber warning lamps are used to indicate a the switch (2) with the flashing beacon symbol.
hazard to other road users. To operate, press the
switch (1) as shown above. This operates all four Slow Moving Vehicle Symbol
direction turn indicator lamps at once. (If Equipped)
IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor, towing ● For correct use of the SMV symbol (3),
an implement or trailer, the complete rear area observe local road traffic laws.
warning system (amber warning lamps, when
applicable, and red tail lamps) must be easily seen
by any vehicle operator coming near the tractor.

Implement Warning Lamps


(If Equipped)
It is recommended that implement warning lamps
are used:
● If the flashing warning lamps and red tail lamps
on the tractor cannot be seen because they are 3
obstructed by the implement.
● If the towed implement is 1219 mm (4 ft) or
more behind the hitch point of the tractor.
● If the towed implement is 1219 mm (4 ft) or MR01E005

more to the left or right of the center of the If a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) symbol is
tractor. equipped it must be installed on the rear part of
the tractor.
● If the towed implement is 3000 mm (10 ft) or
more wide. To install the SMV symbol on an implement or
trailer a special bracket must be obtained from
Install the warning lamps to indicate the side of the
your dealer.
implement nearest the centre of the road.

WARNING: Collision of high speed road


traffic and slow moving machines can
cause personal injury or death. On roads,
! use amber warning lamps according to
local laws. Keep SMV emblem visible. Pull
over to let faster traffic pass. Slow down
and signal before turning off.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

! Leaving The Tractor ! PTO Operation


● When leaving the tractor, ensure that it will not ● Always shut off engine before connecting or
roll away (apply park brake, wheel wedges) disconnecting drive shaft.
stop the engine.
● Clothing worn by the operator must be close-
● Remove the main switch key and lock the fitting. Avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts or
operator’s cab. ties.

● Never leave the tractor unattended as long as ● When operating the PTO, no-one must be

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
the engine is still running. allowed to remain in the vicinity of the rotating
PTO stub shaft or drive shaft.
● Never leave the operator’s cab when driving.
● PTO driven machinery can cause serious injury.
● Lower implement or equipment to the ground Before working on or near the PTO shaft, or
before leaving the tractor. servicing or clearing the driven machine, put
the PTO lever in the DISENGAGE position and
STOP the engine.
! Implements ● Whenever a PTO driven machine is in
operation, the PTO guard must be in place for
● Attach implements and trailers to the tractor most operations to prevent injury to the
only using the prescribed drawbars or hitches. operator or bystanders. Where attachments,
Rear upset can result if pulling from wrong such as pumps, are installed on the PTO shaft
location on tractor. The three point hitch must (especially if the tractor PTO guard is moved
only be used with the implements designed for upward or removed) extended shielding
its use, not as a drawbar. equivalent to the PTO guard must be installed
with the attachment. Install the PTO guard to its
● Take particular care when attaching trailers or original position immediately when the
implements. The operating, steering and attachment is removed.
braking behavior will be affected by attaching
implements, trailers and ballast weights. ● When doing stationary PTO work and
Therefore ensure adequate steering and dismounting from the tractor with the PTO
braking power. running, keep clear of all moving parts as they
are a potential safety hazard
● Prevent trailer and implement from rolling away.
● High-inertia implements do not become
● Operate tractor only when all guards are fitted stationary immediately when PTO is
and in their correct position. disengaged. Allow sufficient time for implement
to “coast down” to a halt before cleaning or
adjusting.

● Guards for drive shaft and PTO stub shaft must


be fitted. As soon as drive shaft has been
removed, install guard over PTO stub shaft.

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