SAME SOLARIS 35, Use And Maintenance

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SECTION I SAFETY/DECALS/SYMBOL
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Avoid crossing steep slopes if possible. If you must do so, avoid any
holes or depressions on the downhill side. Avoid any stumps, rocks,
bumps or raised areas on the uphill side. When operating near ditches
and banks, always keep your tractor behind the shear line. Avoid
ditches, embankments and river-banks which might cave in.
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If it is necessary to cross a steep slope, avoid turning uphill, slow down
and make a wide turn. Travel directly up or down the slope, never
across it. When travelling up or down a slope, keep the heavy end of
the tractor on the uphill side.
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If when travelling across a slope with side mounted implements, keep
the implement on the uphill side.Do not raise the implements. Keep
them as low to the ground as possible when crossing a slope.
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When towing a load at transport speed or in the field, lock the drawbar
in the centre position and use a safety chain.
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DO NOT use your tractor to round up farm animals.
To Avoid Rear Overturns
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DO NOT pull anything using the top link connection, or from any point
above the centre line of the rear axle. Always use an approved
drawbar, and only use a drawbar pin that locks in place.
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High hitching can cause rear overturn, which may cause serious injury
or death. Hitch loads to the drawbar only.
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Only use a three-point linkage drawbar when stays are fitted to keep it
in the down position.
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Use front counterweights to increase tractor stability when towing a
heavy load or to counter balance a heavy rear mounted implement.
WARNING: DO NOT DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH OR ATTEMPT TO
SHIFT GEAR AFTER YOU HAVE STARTED DOWNHILL.
WARNING: HITCHING TO THE REAR AXLE, OR ANY OTHER POINT
ABOVE THE SWINGING DRAWBAR, CAN CAUSE A REAR OVER-
TURN.