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Read articles →A farm-owner's informal orientation video made for hired hands who will actually operate his Case IH Farmall 60A for bale-moving and hay cutting. Covers pre-op checks, starting sequence, shuttle and gear shifters, parking brake, PTO safety, three-point hitch, and typical RPM/speed targets. It's candid and conversational rather than thorough, and best suits someone new to this specific tractor who just needs to get started safely.
Posted by the Duty Family Farm channel, the speaker is clearly the equipment owner briefing his own workers, so the tone is practical but informal and not aimed at buyers evaluating the tractor.
The forward/reverse shuttle and gear shifter must both be in neutral or the key won't turn. Check oil, tires, and look for hydraulic leaks first.
Press the brake pedal hard, then lift up on the lever and twist to lock it down. The tractor will not move at all when it's engaged.
About 2,000 on the RPM gauge, which equals around 480 actual RPM, run a bit lower than 540 to save fuel.
No, never get off with the PTO running since that is how people get hurt; the tractor should shut off by itself when you exit.
