Operation Safety - Honda FL6555 Operator's Manual

SAFETY
BEFORE STARTING
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The use of heavy equipment and/or pulling or lifting excessive loads may adversely affect
vehicle stability and control. To avoid loss of control that can result in severe personal injury:
- Only use recommended tractor hitch attachment points.
- Limit loads to those within tractor and front loader limitations as stated in this manual and in
the tractor owner's manual.
- Be extra careful when turning or backing up, and when on uneven terrain.
- Use counterweights as indicted in this manual and the tractor owner's manual.
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Before installing or using the front loader, carefully read all instructions and precautions.
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OPERATION
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Be sure to fasten the seat belt whenever driving the tractor with the Rollover Protective Structure
(ROPS) attached. Use of either device (Seat belt or ROPS) without the other will increase the
chance of injury in a rollover.
Adjust the seat belt so that it is snug.
Be sure that the main transmission lever is in "Neutral" and the Power Take Off (PTO) levers are
in the "OFF" position and brake is engaged before starting the engine.
Operate the tractor and the loader at slow speeds until you become familiar with, all of the
operating characteristics and controls.
Do not operate the tractor or the loader until you are sure the area in front and behind is clear of
people and pets.
Sudden stops of the tractor and loader during operation could cause the tractor to overturn. Be
especially careful during sharp turns and when the front loader bucket has material in it.
Carry the front loader arms at a low position during transport. This will enhance vehicle stability
and front vision.
Using the front loader for handling large objects such as round hay bales, logs or oil drums is not
recommended. These items can easily shift or roll down the loader arms causing equipment
damage or severe personal injury.
Never operate the tractor or front loader when visibility is diminished by darkness or by bad
weather, your ability to see obstacles will become impaired.
Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes. They may cause vehicle instability or cause the vehicle to
overturn.
The front loader is intended for relatively flat terrain.
Avoid overhead wires and obstacles when the front loader is in the raised position. Contacting
electric wires can cause electrocution. .
Allow for the added length of the front loader attachment when making turns to prevent striking
people or objects.
When operating the front loader on a slope, always drive up and down the face of the grade.
Turning or driving across the face of a slope may cause the tractor to 'overturn.
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