Tractors: A practical guide

The guide takes readers through every stage of tractor operation, beginning with safety awareness, tractor stability and rollover protection, before progressing to daily inspections, servicing procedures, safe driving techniques and field operations. Readers will also learn how to safely attach and operate implements, use PTO-powered equipment, connect hydraulic systems and apply modern precision agriculture technologies.

Packed with photographs, diagrams, operating procedures and workplace examples, this publication is an excellent reference for training programs, workplace inductions and ongoing professional development.

Whether you are starting out in agriculture or looking for a reliable machinery reference, Tractors: a practical guide is an invaluable addition to every farm office, workshop and training room. Order your copy today and build the skills needed for safer, more effective tractor operation.

Who this guide is for

Farm workers and machinery operators

Agricultural students and trainees

TAFE and RTO training programs

Farm owners and managers

Anyone seeking practical tractor safety and operating knowledge

What you'll learn

Tractor safety principles and risk management

Safe mounting, operation and shutdown procedures

Tractor stability and rollover prevention

Pre-start checks and routine servicing

Oil, fuel and maintenance procedures

Safe operation of PTO-driven equipment

Connecting and operating trailed and linkage implements

Remote hydraulic systems and attachments

Precision agriculture and GNSS guidance systems

Work health and safety requirements for tractor operations

Table of Contents:

General safety precautions

Notes on tractor stability and the risks

General farm safety

Perform a pre-start safety check on a tractor

Perform a pre-start service on a tractor

Oil and filter change

Service a diesel fuel injection system

General tractor maintenance

Drive a tractor (basic)

Typical international warning symbols

Attach, reverse and remove a trailed implement

Attach and remove a 3-point linkage implement

Attach and remove a trailed implement with remote hydraulics

Attach, operate and remove a PTO-driven implement

Operate a tractor and implement in field conditions

Operate a tractor with Precision Control Technology (PCT)

Managing work health and safety risks

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