Tractor Controls
What control will disengage engine power to the wheels?
clutch
Engine oil turns what color the more it is used?
Dark Black
What is considered minimum appropriate footwear for shop work and farming?
Closed toed shoes or sneakers
The orange triangle on farm machinery stands for what?
Slow Moving Vehicle
Who does the ROPS protect?
What does it protect them from?
A seat belted operator, from being crushed in an overturn.
All yellow controls on a modern tractor control what functions?
Power Take Off (PTO)
What 3 fluids must you check before operation?
Engine oil, hydraulic oil, coolant
What should you do if you are in a field during a lighting storm?
Get to shelter or a tree line
Caution stickers appear what color and provide what information on modern tractors?
Yellow and indicate the need to read the safety instruction on the label.
When backing an implement use low speed, low gear and keep you feet in contact with....
The clutch and brake at all times.
What color are hydraulic/lifting controls on most modern tractors?
Black
What must you be aware of when operating older equipment? (Think modern controls and safety features)
lack of modern safety features and control/ labeling standardization
How do you avoid heat related illness while working in hot weather?
Drink Water, Take breaks, use protection from direct sun.
Orange safety labels on modern tractors communicate what?
A potential hazard
Why is there liquid in the tire of the schools tractors?
Ballasting
An orange control is most likely associated with what function on a modern tractor?
Speed or direction, movement
You are looking over your Tractor before you start the day and find a large puddle under the tractor. What should you do?
Do not operate until you identify the source of the puddle and determine it is safe to do so
Name one way to protect one hearing from load noises
Earplugs, headphones, soundproof cabs, already be deaf etc.
What color and type of label Presents the most serious hazard potential on modern equipment?
Red Danger
What are the names of Mr. S' two dogs?
Abby and Sig
This type of tractor transmission does not have individual gears or a clutch, but has a forward and reverse pedal.
Hydrostatic
You checked the engine oil on your tractor before running it and it was at the full line. After 3 hours of running, the level is 3 inches above the line, What might have happened and why is it an issue?
fuel and/or coolant is entering the oil pan, it will destroy engine bearings and shafts.
______________ Is the amount of time that must pass after pesticide application before a worker can enter the area without PPE
Restricted Entry Interval
What is true about safety labels on older tractors?
They might be faded, missing, strange colors and fonts or have never been present at all!
White 2- 135 for ex.
What style loader mount brackets are on the schools Massey Ferguson?
Euro