Model MA TOW Tractor. Manual - part 3

Introduction:  MA Tow Tractor                                 Nov. 1998                                                                p. 11

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Introduction:  MA Tow Tractor                                 Nov. 1998                                                                   p. 12

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Safety: MA Tow Tractor

June 1997                                                             p. 1

SAFETY

Operator and Mechanic safety is an extremely high priority Tug Manufacturing; so much so, in fact,
that every component is specifically designed and carefully built to produce the safest equipment
available today. However, safety is more than quality design and construction. It also requires proper
operation and maintenance practices. That is why we have devoted this chapter of the Operation and
Service Manual entirely to Safety. THIS CHAPTER MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY EV-
ERY OPERATOR AND MECHANIC THAT MAY BE INVOLVED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT.  When the
design features and precautions with which this vehicle is equipped are combined with proper safety
practices and good common sense, the Tug Model MA tow tractor is one of the safest tractors avail-
able today.

The following is a list of the topics covered in this chapter.

A.

Standard Safety Features List

B.

Available Safety Items as Extra Cost Options

C.

Operator Responsibilities

D.

Mechanic Responsibilities

E.

Dry Chemical (Purple K) Fire Extinguisher Use and Maintenance

Tug Manufacturing strongly recommends that this chapter be reproduced and bound in the Operator’s
Safety Instruction Book along with safety rules for the stations where this equipment will be operated
and/or maintained.

Safety: MA Tow Tractor

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A.

STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES

The following features are standard equipment on every Tug MA Tow Tractor.

1.

Recessed Headlights

2.

Combination tail and stop lights

3.

Hood lock and double hood latches

4.

Dual independent, power boosted disc brake systems

5.

Independent park brake on drive shaft

6.

Adjustable over center park brake hand lever

7.

Lighted transmission shift control

8.

Neutral only start switch in transmission shift control

9.

Engine speed governor

10.

Automatic transmission

11.

Rear hitch visibility from the seat

12.

Low center of gravity

13.

Ease of maneuverability

14.

Easily operated horn

15.

Labelled controls

16.

Reflectors

17.

High central operator seating for easy mounting/dismounting and optimum visibility.

18.

Seat belts

19.

Nonslip covering on running boards and floor boards.

20.

Nonslip "Morton Cast" surface on brake pedal.

B.

AVAILABLE SAFETY ITEMS AS EXTRA COST OPTIONS

The following features are available as extra cost items on the Tug MA Tow Tractor.

1.

Retracting seat belts.

2.

Backup alarm.

3.

Overhead guard.

4.

Cab with tempered glass, defroster and wiper.

5.

Backup lights

6.

Turn signals with hazard warning

7.

Amber flashing light.

8.

Amber strobe light.

9.

Mud and snow tires.

10.

Reflective striping

11.

Work lights

12.

Ryder Safe Seat and Control Module

13.

Additional ballast weight