Refueling

Fire is the greatest danger while you are refueling your tractor. The danger comes from gasoline, or gasohol/LPG, because these components are extremely volatile. The tractor should never be refueled with the engine running. A mere spark from the ignition or a hot exhaust could ignite the fuel. A ground wire touching the earth should be used as an added precaution against static electricity. Never refuel before large storage tanks and keep the area free from weeds and other inflammable stuff. The fuel that has to be carried should be kept in approved safety cans. Of course - never smoke while refueling. A first aid kit is a must, as well as a dry type chemical extinguisher. Each tractor should have at least one five pound extinguisher.

The world has come a long way since the first steam engine powered tractor made its entrance in 1868. No longer confined to the farm today, it has become very much a part of the urban scene. Cheers to tractors!