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7.7 Driving on Public Roads
1. Make sure the left and right brake pedals are inter-
locked before driving on public roads.
2. Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driv-
ing on public roads.
3. On public roads, only the driver is allowed to ride
on the tractor.
4. Pay close attention to the condition of the roadside
( s h o u l d e r s ) o n p u b l i c r o a d s . T h e r e h a v e b e e n
cases of roadside collapse due to the weight of the
tractor. Special caution must be taken on rainy days.
5. Be sure to reduce engine speed, or if necessary,
change to “Low” speed range when turning the trac-
tor on sharp curves.
6. U s e e n g i n e t o b r a k e w h e n d e s c e n d i n g s t e e p
s l o p e s .
7. While driving on public roads, obey all safety regu-
lations and allow automobiles traveling faster to
pass. Do not block the road.
7.8 Operation on Slopes
Engine Braking
When tractor is on a downward slope, pulls the hand
throttle rearward and release the foot throttle. Then
the engine speed will drop, which will brake the trac-
tor.
When maneuvering the tractor down on a slope, never
depress the clutch pedal but use the engine brake to
travel down. If necessary to further reduce the tractor
speed, depress the brake pedal lightly.
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It is dangerous to travel down a slope
by just depressing the brake pedals
while disengaging the clutch.
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