Tractor Safety: Section 5

Where should you NOT attached equipment?

• The Draw Bar

• The Bucket

• The 3-Point Hitch

• The Rear Axle

What should you do if the PTO guard is removed or damaged?

• Replace the guard before doing any work.

• Leave the equipment for the next operator to address.

• Continue your work and repair it at the end of the day.

• Tie a red flag to it and operate it as usual.

What does the term "hydraulic" refer to?

• Air under pressure

• Fluid under pressure

How should you check for a hydraulic leak?

• Run your hand along the line and feel for the leak.

• Use a magnifying glass to look for small punctures in the line.

• Spray the line with soapy water and look for bubbles.

• Use a piece of cardboard to find where the leak is located.

When removing electrical connections, how should you remove them?

• By pulling as hard as you can.

• By grasping the connectors firmly and pulling in a straight line.

• Pull it at a severe angle.

Over 50% of skid steer loader fatalities are due to?

• Rollovers

• Runovers

• Crush and Pinch Points

• Fires/Heat

If you let go of the skid steer control lever, what should happen?

• The skid steer should keep moving the same speed.

• The skid steer should stop moving.

• The bucket will fall to the lowest position.

What does "ATV" stand for

• Alternative Transport Vehicle

• All Terrain Vehicle

• Adaptive Traction Variables

True or False: Raising the bucket of a tractor or skid steer changes it's center of gravity.

• True

• False

True or False: You do not have to have a Driver's License to operate farm trucks on the road.

• True

• False