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4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Traveling on a hill
WARNING
Driving hazard!
Hillside operations can be dangerous. Rain, snow, ice, loose gravel, or soft ground, etc. can change
the ground conditions. You must make a judgment if it is safe to operate your machine on any hillside
or ramp.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0144A
WARNING
Loss of control hazard!
Travel speed should be such that complete control and machine stability is maintained at all times.
Where possible, avoid operating near ditches, embankments and holes. Reduce speed when turning,
crossing slopes, and on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0233A
WARNING
Overturning hazard!
Four-wheel drive (4WD) greatly increases traction. Extra caution is needed on slopes. Compared to
two-wheel drive, a 4WD machine maintains traction on steeper slopes, increasing the possibility of
overturning.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0453A
Before you operate the machine on a hill:
• Always put the transmission in a lower gear and test the service brakes.
• Keep engine speed below
2500 RPM
• Keep the machine in gear when traveling down a hill.
• Use caution if you must use the clutch cutout when you are maneuvering the machine.
• Keep loads centered in front of the machine.
Machine direction
The transmission directional control lever must be in
the neutral (center) position
(2) before you can start the
engine.
• Travel forward, lift up the directional control lever and
push completely into the forward position (1) .
• Travel in reverse, lift up the directional control lever and
pull completely into the rearward position (3) .
NOTE: For smooth operation, reduce the engine speed
before you change directions.
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