Operation - 19
O
PERATING
O
N
S
LOPES
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY!
Operation on slopes decreases machine stabil-
ity and increases the potential for unexpected
diffi culties. Only experienced operators should
operate the machine on slopes and extra caution
should be exercised.
Avoid uneven, loose, or wet terrain.
Stay clear of drop-offs, holes, ditches, rocks,
or objects that could cause a sudden and/or
unexpected force on the machine.
Make slow and cautious starts, stops, and
turns.
Do not exceed the maximum degree of
operation.
Turn downhill when possible and/or reduce
the degree of turns.
Failure to follow items listed or to use com-
mon sense while operating on slopes can
result in injury or death. Always operate on
slopes with caution.
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Maintain suffi cient fuel in tank to ensure continuous
operation.
Cease operation if machine stability is questionable,
or if the operator is uncomfortable or unsure of con-
tinuing safely.
Attachments can affect the stability of the machine.
Each attachment will affect the machine differently.
Increase the amount of weight being transferred to
the tractor from the attachment while operating on
slopes. See Weight Transfer section.
Always operate carefully and in a manner that does
not compromise safety.
Always wear seat belt!
T
OWING
OR
P
USHING
THE
T
RACTOR
ATTENTION: Avoid damage to your machine!
Before towing, read and understand the infor-
mation below. Damage may occur to unit if
proper towing procedure isn’t followed.
If towing the unit is necessary, unit can be towed at a
maximum speed of 5 mph (8 kph), and the machine
can be towed up to a maximum distance of a 1/2
mile (.80 Kilometers). Towing the machine at higher
speeds or further distance than specifi ed can cause
damage to the drive system. It is recommended
that the machine be pulled forwards while towing
to allow better control over the direction the unit
moves.
Note: Parking brake must be disengaged while
towing.
D
RIVING
C
ONTROL
Be aware before operation that this machine handles
differently than many other commercial tractors.
Many operators are used to the driving control of
a machine that would be steered by either articula-
tion of the frame, or turning of the front wheels.
For maximum maneuverability; this machine’s rear
wheels turn in the direction that the steering wheel is
turned. In the interest of safety, operate this machine
at reduced speeds until the operator is comfortable
with the operation of the machine before increasing
speeds.
GENERAL MACHINE OPERATION
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