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34 THE RURAL VOICE
SAFETY SPECIAL
TEST YOUR TRACTOR
SAFETY KNOWLEDGE
Answer the following questions
with true or false.
1. Refuelling an engine presents no
danger of fire if it is shut off.
2. To inspect for leaks in hydraulic
lines, run your hands over the hoses.
3. Hand -holds are placed on trac-
tors for extra riders.
4. Always shut off the engine and
apply the parking brake before dis-
mounting from the tractor.
5. All PTO shafts should be
guarded with the proper shielding.
6. Tractors may be started safely
only from the driver's seat.
7. Noise levels of 100 decibels on a
tractor are considered safe for an eight-
hour exposure.
8. When travelling, the front-end
loader should be positioned high for
good visibility.
9. Weights help keep the front end
down.
10. Proper training is essential to
safe tractor operation.
11. Tractor upsets are the leading
cause of tractor fatalities.
12. It is all right to drill holes in a
ROPS frame to mount a CB radio.
13. Hitch pins should always have
proper safety catches to prevent
accidental unhitching.
14. When towing a load, go down a
hill in the same gear as you would go up
ahill.
15. It is not necessary to use a
seatbelt when the ROPS is built into the
cab.
16. When driving only your tractor
on the roadway, you must have a slow-
moving vehicle sign on the rear of the
tractor.
17. A tractor operator must be 16
years of age to drive on the highway in
Ontario.
18. Be sure the highway is clear of
traffic before pulling onto it.
19. When towing equipment on the
highway, you must have a proper safety
chain hook-up.
20. When pulling a load up a slope,
keep the hitch as high as possible.
21. When stuck in the mud, try to
back out first.
(cont'd)