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The information in this show is for operating a Tractor.

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A tractor means:A vehicle that has a powerful petrol or diesel motor and varies in size, horsepower, transmission and drive types. It is usually used for pulling farm implements or machinery.

Tractors are used in agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, landscaping, gardening, green keeping and in a variety of other industrial applications.

They are a major cause of injury and death from farming accidents.

The tractor can be either 2 wheel drive, front wheel assist or 4 wheel drive.

The tractor can be used for a wide range of operations such as pulling farm implements, slashing grass or towing spray units.

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An example of a Tractor.

Rotating Beacon

Roll over protective

structure (ROPS)

Flashing safety light

Sunshield

Seatbelt

Headlights

Weights

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Question 6: What precautions must be taken when inspecting under attachments?

Answer: The machine should be disabled and jack stands should be used to prevent the attachment from falling.

jack stand

Make sure the jack stands are load rated and can carry the

weight

Make sure the ground is solid

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Question 14. Name ten possible work site hazards that you would check for beforeoperating a wheel tractor.

Answer:

(1) Structures(2) Trees

(3) Powerlines

(5) Other equipment

(4) Dangerous materials

(6) Personnel

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Question 26. What are three precautions a tractor operator can take to protectthemselves from skin cancer?

Answer:

(1) Wear a wide brimmed hat (if a safety helmet is not

needed).

(2) Cover exposed skin with sunscreen.

(3) Wear sunglasses.

(4) Fit a canopy to the tractor.

(5) A long-sleeved shirt.