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If you're new to tractors, be familiar with the safety instructions and dangers of tractor operation. If you're an old hand ... the same applies.
Stability and risk of rolling the tractor is discussed on the maneuvering page.
The Kubota web site has some additional safety information:
Ten commandments of tractor safety
Tractor safety coloring book
For more discussion of this topic go here.
[TBN} Diesel exhaust causing sinus pain?
[Videos] Tractor rollover demonstrations in study by Penn State University. To see the videos, look down the page at the "MPEGs" section.
Stability and risk of rolling the tractor is discussed on the maneuvering page.
The Kubota web site has some additional safety information:
Ten commandments of tractor safety
Tractor safety coloring book
Other Health Issues
There is evidence that the particulates in diesel exhaust can trigger sinus problems. This Google search lists some scientific studies. Possible solutions include:- Try a respirator mask. This Honeycomb Carbon Mask claims to be effective against diesel.
- Extend the exhaust pipe so the fumes are blown above head height. Fix a vertical pipe to the side of the tractor and connect it with a flexible pipe to the exhaust. As the fumes are ejected a few feet above the pipe, the top of the pipe does not itself need to be at head height.
For more discussion of this topic go here.
[TBN} Diesel exhaust causing sinus pain?
Reversing/Backup Alarm
[TBN] BX Series DIY Backup/Reverse Alarm WarningOther safety resources
[Video] A Tractor Accident Can Happen to Anyone[Videos] Tractor rollover demonstrations in study by Penn State University. To see the videos, look down the page at the "MPEGs" section.
