8
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
．
★
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
．
★
Shift to Low Gear on Hills
Shift to a low gear before descending a steep hill to improve
your control of the tractor with little or no braking
．
Use engine
braking to reduce speed before applying tractor brakes
．
Run-away tractors often tip over. Never coast downhill
．
When driving on icy
，
wet or graveled surfaces
，
reduce
speed and be sure tractor is properly ballasted to avoid
skidding and loss of steering control
．
For best control
，
engage mechanical front wheel drive (if equipped)
．
Additional ballast may be needed for transporting heavy
hitch mounted implements
．
When implement is raised
，
drive slowly over rough ground
，
regardless of how much
ballast is used
．
★
Keep Riders Off Machine
Only allow the operator on the machine
．
Keep riders off
．
Riders on machine are subject to injury such as being
struck by foreign objects and being thrown off of the
machine
．
Riders also obstruct the operator’s view
resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe
manner
．
