Ingersoll 4018, Operator'S Manual

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8. TO ACTUATE BRAKES
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Hillside Operation
(4000 series only)
Hold the travel control lever in the needed
position, then push on the brake pedal.
When you actuate the brake, the travel control
lever will return to the “NEUTRAL” position unless
you hold the lever in the needed position.
The travel control lever can be moved (but the
lever must be held) while the brake is actuated.
IMPORTANT: Keep the brakes in good repair and
correctly adjusted at all times. See the preventive
maintenance section of this manual or see your
dealer for brake repair.
9. (4000 series) Do not move the travel control lever
from “REVERSE” to “FORWARD” while the
tractor is moving. This can cause the front of the
tractor to raise off the ground. Stop reverse travel
completely before you start forward travel. This is
especially important while on a hill or slope.
(4200 series: You cannot move the direction
control lever unless the foot travel control pedal is
fully released)
10. The rear wheels can slip or spin and an engine
overload can occur while you go up a small
slope. Turn the front wheels toward the bottom of
the hill before the loss of all traction or power.
Do not permit the tractor to move rearward down
any slope or hillside.
a. A return to forward travel will cause too
much torque at the rear wheels. The front
wheels can rise off the ground and cause
severe injury to the operator.
b. Turning the front wheels can cause too
much thrust to the side. The tractor can roll
over and cause severe injury to the
operator.
Always use reverse travel to move up a hill or
slope. Always use forward travel to move down
a hill or slope.
11. Decrease the travel speed before you turn the
tractor.
12.
Engage the attachment drive before you put a
load on the attachment.
IMPORTANT: To prevent clutch damage, do not
engage the attachment drive clutch
with engine throttle in “FAST”
position.
Actuate the lawnmower over an area of thin
grass or an area that has been cut.
CAUTION: Disengage power to mower
before backing up. Do not mow in
reverse unless absolutely necessary
and then only after observation of the
entire area behind the mower.
Actuate the tiller while in the transport position.
Then lower the tiller into the soil to the needed
depth.
Actuate the snowcaster before you make
contact with the snow.
13.
Read your attachment manual for complete
attachment operation information.
WARNING: Improper operation of
your tractor on hillsides and slopes
can be dangerous. Avoid improper
operation! Read and follow the
instructions given in the section
titled “Hillside Operation” in this
manual before operating your
tractor.
CAUTION: Reduce speed and exercise
extreme caution on slopes and in
sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss
of control. Be especially cautious
when changing direction on slopes.
CAUTION: Do not drive in reverse
unless completely necessary while
your attachment is operating.
CAUTION: When using any at-
tachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the vehicle while
in operation.
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