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HAND BRAKE before dismounting
．
Leaving transmission in gear with engine
stopped will NOT prevent the tractor from moving
．
Be sure everyone is clear of tractor and attached
equipment before Starting engine
．
Never try to get on or off a moving tractor
．
When tractor is left unattended
，
place
In NUETRAL, Apply hand brake
，
lower
implements to the ground
，
stop the engine
，
and remove the key
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Use Caution on Hillsides
Always wear seat belt with ROPS in upper position
．
Avoid holes
，
ditches
，
and obstructions which
cause the tractor to tip
，
especially on hillsides
．
Avoid sharp
，
uphill turns
．
Never drive near the edge of a gully or steep
embankment-it might cave in
．
Driving forward out of a ditch or mired condition
or up a steep slope could cause tractor to tip over rearward
．
Back out of these situations if possible
．
While mechanical front wheel drive greatly increases
traction
，
it DOES NOT increase stability of the tractor
．
With mechanical front wheel drive engaged
，
the tractor
can climb steeper slopes but it does not become more
stable
．
When this option is used
，
extra caution is needed
on slopes
．
Compared to a 2-wheeI drive
，
a front
．
Wheel
drive tractor maintains traction on steeper slopes
，
increasing
the possibility of a tip over
．
Danger of overturn increases greatly with narrow tread
setting
，
at high speed
．
Hitch towed loads only to drawbar. When using a chain,
take up the slack slowly
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Protect Against Noise
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment
or loss of hearing
．
Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortable loud noises
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Shift to Low Gear on Hills
Shift to a low gear before descending a
