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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Sc2400 Operator’s Manual
On a slope, the tractor is less stable and more prone
to tip-over, possibly leading to serious injury or death.
Remain very cautious when your tractor is on any
slope.
DO:
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Operate up and down slopes, not across.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.
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Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
such obstacles.
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Place the transmission in the slow range when
climbing or descending slopes.
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Keep all movement on the slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction. Rapid engagement or braking could
cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip
over backwards which could cause serious injury.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the Power Take Off (PTO) and
proceed slowly straight down the slope.
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To avoid upset, move backward up a steep slope.
If backing on the slope is not comfortable, do not
attempt to continue. Avoid an extremely steep
slope.
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When moving forward to escape from a ditch, or
deep mud, or when traveling on a steep slope, the
risk of the tractor upsetting backward is high.
Always move backward to escape these situations.
In the four-wheel drive mode, special caution is
needed to avoid false confidence in the tractor’s
ability to climb slopes.
DO NOT:
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The mower could suddenly turn
over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch,
or if an edge caves in.
WARNING
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Before approaching a slope, select an
appropriate speed setting. Be sure to run the
tractor at a lower speed on slopes.
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Suddenly starting the tractor on an uphill can
cause the front wheels to jump off the ground,
and this situation poses an extreme danger. To
avoid this problem, run the engine at a lower
speed, and gently start the tractor.
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Do not park the tractor on a slope. If parking on
a slope is unavoidable, chock the tires, and
engage the parking brake securely.
5. Operating Your Tractor on Slopes
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