New Holland MH2.6, Repair Manual

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SECTION 02 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 21
TRAVELLING ON SLOPES
Never go down on slopes with gearbox in neutral.
You might loose control and cause serious injuries
or death.
When going down on slopes, use a low gear. In this
way the engine is used as brake and holds the ma-
chine without overloading brakes.
When working on a slope and the fuel warning lamp
lights up refuel immediately.
Because of the machine inclination, the engine can
suck air and stop immediately putting in great dan-
ger the incolumity of the operator and of the downhill
bystanders.
If the engine stops suddenly, apply brakes and lower
immediately the bucket to the ground.
A. Wrong
B. Correct
DRIVE MACHINE SAFELY
Before starting the machine, read carefully the “use
and instructions manual” to get familiar with pedals
and levers.
Before moving the machine, confirm which way to
move travel pedals/levers for the corresponding di-
rection you wish to go.
When travelling up or down a grade, keep the bucket
in the direction of travel, approximately 30 to 40 cm
(11.8 to 15.7 in) (A) above the ground. If the machine
begins to slip or becomes unstable, lower the bucket
immediately.