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Exhibitor Rules
Stationary Engine & Equipment Displays and Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel & Propane Tractors

Exhibitor Rules - Stationary Engines & Equipment Displays
1. Stanchions with double ropes shall be used to maintain a distance of at least three feet between viewers and items being displayed.
2. Occupancy of the display area shall be at the discretion of the exhibitor/owner and the Safety Officer.
3. A person operating engines and/or equipment must maintain control at all times.
4. Engines or equipment that are running must never be left unattended.
5. The Safety Officer has the authority to shut down any engine or piece of equipment which is left running unattended.
6. Fuel must be stored in closed containers at least six feet from a running engine.
7. An exhibit with a running engine is required to have a fire extinguisher which is readily accessible but at a distance from fuel containers.
8. There must be sufficient space around engines and other pieces of equipment to provide the operator with easy access to all items but yet maintain a safe distance at all times.
9. A display item on wheels which is parked on a slope of any degree must have the wheels blocked to keep the item from rolling.
10. A display area is to be free of clutter.
11. A flat tray containing a non-flammable material such as cat litter must be placed under an engine or piece of equipment with an oil or fuel leak.
12. No alcohol is to be served or consumed in the display area.

Note: These rules are subject to change. Revised 4-4-04
Exhibitor Rules - Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel & Propane Tractors
1. The Tractormaster will determine the placement of tractors on the display line.
2. An owner or authorized operator must be in attendance while a tractors engine is running.
3. There is no lower age limit for displaying an antique farm tractor or any other piece of antique farm equipment at a show; however, the driver of any motorized vehicle or machine must have a valid drivers license.
4. There can only be one person on a tractor while it is moving, unless the tractor has special provisions for passengers and these provisions meet with the approval of a Safety Officer.
5. A tractor with tracks or spade lugs can only be moved or operated in areas designated by the Area Coordinator.
6. During a demonstration of tractor-powered equipment such as a saw, baler or threshing machine, there must be someone in the seat at all times to control the tractor or the operator must have a kill switch or comparable device readily accessible.
7. When driving a tractor in an area where there are spectators, the operator must have a kill switch or comparable device readily accessible.
8. While moving a large tractor or a tractor with restricted view in an area where there are spectators, there must be a second person to act as a safety person and to help protect the spectators from dangerous situations.
9. If a tractor was equipped with brakes from the factory, these must be in good working order.
10. If a tractor was equipped with a parking brake from the factory, this must be in good working order. Also, wheel blocks are to be used when the tractor is parked for display.
11. A tractor must never be left in gear when parked, in case someone accidentally starts the engine.
12. The owner/operator must be very careful when fueling any tractor. The engine must be stopped during fueling.
13. If a tractor has an oil leak or a fuel leak, a flat tray containing a non-flammable material such as cat litter should be placed under the tractor to catch the leaking substance.
14. The display area should be free of debris.
15. A Safety Officer may shut down any tractor or machine at any time for unsafe operation.
16. No alcohol is to be served or consumed in the tractor area or while operating a tractor or machine.

Note: These rules are subject to change. Revised 4-4-04
  • The Hill Country Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club will see that all rules are followed as well as our own rules for safety.
  • All EDGETA Rules will apply for Engine and Tractor Exhibits.

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