Challenger Techstar CVT MT525B Series, Operators Instruction Book

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2 . INTRODUCTION - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY
2.14 Challenger MT500B EU
Fig. 13: Do not operate near the edge of ditches or banks.
The distance from the edge should always be equal to or
greater than the height of the bank, to prevent it from col-
lapsing.
2.17.5 - To avoid side overturns
• Set the wheel track at the widest setting suitable for the
work being done.
• Lock the brake pedals together before driving at trans-
port speeds.
• Reduce speed to match operating conditions. If the trac-
tor is equipped with a front-end loader, carry the bucket
and load as low as possible.
• Make wide slow turns at reduced speed. Don’t let your
tractor bounce. You may lose steering control.
• Don’t pull a load too heavy for your tractor. It could run
down the slope or the tractor could jackknife around a
towed load.
• Don’t brake suddenly. Apply brakes smoothly and gradu-
ally.
• When driving down a slope, use the gas control to slow
the tractor engine and choose the same gear ratio as
used when climbing a slope. Shift into gear before you
start downhill.
• Engage four-wheel drive (if fitted), this will give four-
wheel braking.
WARNING: DO NOT disengage the clutch or
attempt to shift gear after you have started
downhill.
• The tractor is less likely to turn over if you drive up or
down a steep slope rather than driving across it.
• Avoid steep slopes whenever possible. If this is not pos-
sible, avoid holes and dips when driving downhill. Avoid
stumps, stones, bumps and raised areas when driving
uphill. Keep the tractor behind the shear line when
working close to ditches or banks. (Fig. 13). Avoid
ditches, banks and riversides which might give way.
• When you must drive on a steep slope, avoid turning at
the top of the slope. Slow down and turn in a wide turn-
ing circle. Drive straight on uphill or downhill slopes, and
never drive across them. Keep the heavier end of the
tractor facing towards the top of the slope when driving
up and down it.
• If a tractor fitted with lateral implements is used on a
steep slope, the implement must always face up the
slope. Do not raise implements. Keep them as low to
the ground as possible when crossing a slope.
• When towing a load at transport speed, lock the draw-
bar in the centre position and use a safety chain.
• DO NOT use your tractor to round up farm animals.
2.17.6 - To avoid rear overturns
WARNING: Hitching to the rear axle, or any
other point above the swinging drawbar, can
cause a rear overturn.
• DO NOT PULL anything using the top link connection,
or from any point on the rear axle or above. Always use
a manufacturer approved drawbar, and only use a draw-
bar pin of the correct size and that can be locked in
place.
• High hitching can cause rear overturn, which may cause
serious injury or death. Hitch loads to the drawbar only.
• Only use a three-point linkage drawbar when stays are
fitted to keep it in the down position.
• Use front counterweights to increase tractor stability
when towing a heavy load or to counterbalance a heavy
rear mounted implement.
• Start forward slowly and gradually increase your speed.
DO NOT reverse or release the clutch. If the tractor is
attached to a heavy load or immovable object, improper
clutching may cause rear overturn.
• If the front end of the tractor starts to lift, reduce your
speed and, if necessary, disengage the clutch.
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Fig. 12
Fig. 13
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