Although tractors and agricultural tools are sometimes simple in appearance, they may have many risks and potential damages. Tractors are a useful and valuable farm machine. Tractors are designed and built with your safety in mind. Its safe operation is completely in the hands of the operator, and the driver or operator, having acquired the necessary skills and knowledge, can control and manage the tractor well. In case of neglect or negligence regarding the safety points of working with tractors and agricultural tools, improper use of tools can be the most common cause of death and serious injuries in the fields. Tractor owners and drivers should pay attention to the safety points of working with Tractors and agricultural tools must learn the instructions and possible dangerous things and especially when starting work with a new tractor, work with caution.
A series of dangers and accidents are more common in Iran, which lead to amputation or death of the people involved. These accidents include: overturning of tractors due to excessive forward speed, overturning or left due to overtaking at high speed, overturning due to one wheel turning and the front wheels rising on hills, people riding on the tractor fenders, people riding on the pedals, hydraulic arms and tools connected to the tractor, inspection and repair and replacement of chains and belts during work, clothes getting stuck in the rotating shafts of power transmission such as the power transmission shaft, even clothes getting stuck in the belt Chains and chains while on and working and not having protection and cover, feeding and feeding machines such as thresher manually. It is like this;
- Overturning and falling to the left.
- Thresher shaft without protection
- Poor ergonomics causes pressure on the back and stretching.
- Head and A lot of noise causes hearing loss.
- Working on high ground or mountain slopes leads to the possibility of falling. >
recommendations to turn off and turn on tractor
Once you are in the driving position and before starting the tractor, adjust the seat so that all controls and levers are within easy and safe reach. Then:
1- When you are fully seated on the seat, turn on the tractor. Never start the tractor from the ground. For example, the gear safety switch is an electrical part that is installed near the gear lever and does not allow the tractor to start if the tractor gear is not released. Some farmers, in case of failure of this part, completely remove it and then forget to replace it. In this case, if the tractor is in gear, it will start and turn on, and this issue can kill people. It endangers you or the people close to the tractor. 2- Do not get off the moving tractor. 3- Before leaving, make sure that you have applied the handbrake and that the handbrake is working properly. Be sure.
4- Do not park the tractor on a steep slope.
5- When the tractor is not in use, remove the switch.
Regular Maintenance and Maintenance
Service your tractor regularly to ensure reliable and safe operation. This includes checking the health of any rollover protective structure (ROPS). Check the protection of the driver and the cab regularly. Also;
- Turn off the engine before servicing or greasing.
- Do not remove or replace belts while pulleys are rotating.
- Steps and footrests Keep the access to the tractor free of grease and oil to prevent slips and falls.
- Change wheels only on level surfaces - before removing each wheel, check the other wheels, from the jack Use a wide one with sufficient lifting capacity.
- If you intend to remove the tire from the rim, make sure that all the air pressure is released before removing the tire from the rim. When inflating tires, use the correct methods and inflate the tires in the cage.