SAME SOLARIS 35, Use And Maintenance

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SECTION I SAFETY/DECALS/SYMBOL
XXXVII
Risk of Overturning
For your safety, it is strongly
recommended that all footstep
tractors are fitted with Roll Over
Protective Structures (ROPS)
and seat belts.
In the event of an overturn with a
t r a c t o r f i t t e d w i t h a c a b o r
ROPS, hold the steering wheel
firmly and DO NOT attempt to
leave the seat until the tractor
has come to rest. If the doors of
the cab are obstructed, leave
through the rear window or the
roof hatch.
To Avoid Side Overturns
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Set the wheel track at the widest setting suitable for the job being
done.
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Lock the brake pedals together before driving at transport speeds.
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Reduce speed to match operating conditions. If the tractor is
equipped with a front-end loader, carry the bucket and load as low as
possible.
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Make wide slow turns at reduced speed. Don’t let your tractor bounce.
You may lose steering control.
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Don’t pull a load too heavy for your tractor. It could run away on the
down slope or the tractor could jack-knife around a towed load.
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Don’t brake suddenly. Apply brakes smoothly and gradually.
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When going down a slope, use the throttle to slow the tractor engine
and use the same gear range you would use to go up the slope. Shift
into gear before you start downhill.
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Engage four-wheel drive (if fitted).
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It is less likely that the tractor will overturn if you travel straight up or
down a steep slope rather than across it.