Vocabulary Terms
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem - Is a reflective sign required by law for (farm) vehicles using public highways moving at less than 25 miles per hour. (Must be mounted behind seat, point up, 2 to 6 feet above the ground, near the center of the vehicle.
Power Take-Off (PTO) - A shaft that spins to transfer power from the tractor to the implement behind it. It rotates at a very high speed (540 to 1000 revolutions per minute).
Master Shield - The three sided guard that is positioned around the PTO stub shaft where it protrudes from the back of the tractor.
Roll-Over
Protective Structure (ROPS) - A tractor feature like a
roll bar, designed to guard the operator from being crushed
in the event of a turnover, safety tested and labeled by
OSHA standards. Only effective when used with a seatbelt.
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