Share One Safety Tip

MichKubota · Nov 6, 2011

Thought I would start this thread to see if anyone else has safety tip they care to share.

Here is mine - When getting off a tractor with engine running, make sure shuttle shifter is in neutral and shuttle mechanical safety interlock has shuttle LOCKED in neutral and emergency brake is ON. Don't think I need to explain why this is important but I will anyway. If shuttle interlock is not used, it is too easy to accidentally bump the shuttle shifter and shift forward or reverse when mounting or dismounting tractor. You may then possibly run yourself or someone else over with tractor.

Jerry/MT · Nov 6, 2011

If you park your tractor on muddy ground and it freezes overnight, it's possible for you wheels to freeze to the ground. Pulling out in the forward direction can cause the tractor to flip over backwards.
So either always start out in reverse or park you tractor facing a tree or wall so you will back outand avoid a back flip.

Deere Dude · Nov 6, 2011

When going down the highway, make sure the bucket is curled up and check it now and then. Hate to dig it in at a quick rate of speed.

Jay4200 · Nov 6, 2011

MichKubota said:
Thought I would start this thread to see if anyone else has safety tip they care to share.

Here is mine - When getting off a tractor with engine running, make sure shuttle shifter is in neutral and shuttle mechanical safety interlock has shuttle LOCKED in neutral

Whats a "shuttle mechanical safety interlock"? I don't think my L4200GST has one of those.

Safety tip: When operating near a structure, make sure no-one is in standing front of the barn, should one accidentally stuff their backhoe bucket/dipper through the front wall of the barn while backing up. That one is particularly fresh in my mind for some reason...

JayC

Short Game · Nov 6, 2011

Close cover before striking.

Baby Grand · Nov 7, 2011

Never operate a tractor within sight of someone to whom you are very attracted.

wawajake · Nov 7, 2011

When telling your wife you want to buy a new attachment for your tractor, be prepared to duck and do not break her the news in the kitchen where she has access to knives.

My safety tip of the day.

seymojo536 · Nov 7, 2011

Make sure everyone understands that they are not to approach you on any piece of equipment until they have made eye contact with you and you have indicated that you see them and they may come closer.

bigbull338 · Nov 7, 2011

heres the biggest safty tip of all,because i know a few that has done this.when getting off the tractor always make sure your britches leggs do not get hung on the clutch pedal.or youll flipp off the tractor.i know some that flipped off their tractors like that.

9973720wb19 · Nov 7, 2011

always use 4wd and lowest gear when mowing hills - and mow up and down.

TripleR · Nov 7, 2011

Keep your bucket as low as practical for the conditions.

When using FEL, use proper ballast.

OK, that was two.

Rockgod · Nov 7, 2011

Do not hook or un-hook the PTO shaft with the engine running. :thumbsup: :laughing:

Soundguy · Nov 7, 2011

don't urinate on an electric fence?

um..

ok.. here's one.. if you have seperate R & L brake pedals that have a interlock, make sure you lock them vefore roading your tractor.

soundguy

Soundguy · Nov 7, 2011

Rockgod said:
Do not hook or un-hook the PTO shaft with the engine running. :thumbsup: :laughing:

or if you followed that 'other thread'.. more importantly.. don't hook or unhook the pto shaft while the pto shaft was moving.. cuz apparrently that's what some guys were doing.. grabbing spinning shafts and then wondering why they got hurt...

soundguy

bullbreaker · Nov 7, 2011

Never let anyone ride,get on, in, the bucket of your FEL.

Also if you ever plan on getting a girlfriend and or mistress in the future never teach your woman how to operate firearms(might want to hide kitchen knives too !)

Boone

RaydaKub · Nov 7, 2011

bullbreaker said:
Never let anyone ride,get on, in, the bucket of your FEL.

Hey wait a sec! How is my wife supposed to be picking apples?? My 6'6" tree climbing son went to college!

Soundguy · Nov 7, 2011

my fel is practically a 'man lift' when i need stuff up high..

bullbreaker · Nov 7, 2011

I know what you gents mean,but I've seen people being hauled in FEL/Buckets(pics even here) or in parades that the wisdom behind it seemed senseless to say the least.
I'am sorry does'nt cut it after damage is done.

Boone

RaydaKub · Nov 7, 2011

bullbreaker said:
I know what you gents mean,but I've seen people being hauled in FEL/Buckets(pics even here) or in parades that the wisdom behind it seemed senseless to say the least.
I'am sorry does'nt cut it after damage is done.

Boone

As a transport, I would agree with you. The FEL is not the right tool. As a ladder, the FEL is perfect. There is some movement associated with it being a ladder, but the main purpose is not the movement itself. And I don't know about anybody else, but when I move it, it takes seconds to count the wheel revolutions and is done at considerably less than full height.

Combustix · Nov 7, 2011

Made a platform for mine I used for hanging soffit, painting gutters and what not have a long stick and wire the lever to raise and lower, maybe not the safest, but I do wear a hard hat and safety glasses:laughing: