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SA221/324/424 Operation 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 while the 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 potholes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain
can overturn the tractor. Tall grass can hide such
obstacles.
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Place the transmission in the low range when
climbing or descending slopes. Always keep the
tractor in gear when going down slopes to take
advantage of engine braking action.
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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 can cause
the front of the tractor to lift and rapidly tip over
backwards which can cause serious injury.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, push down Power Take Off (PTO) switch
to OFF position and proceed slowly straight down
the slope.
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To avoid tipping or turn over, move backward up a
steep slope. If backing on the slope is difficult, do
not attempt to continue. Avoid an extremely steep
slope.
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When moving forward to get out from a ditch, deep
mud or when traveling on a steep slope, the risk of
the tractor tipping or turn over backward is high.
Always move backward to get out from these
situations. In the 4-wheel drive mode, special
caution is needed to avoid potential tipover when
traveling up and down slope site conditions.
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To improve stability on a slope, select the widest
possible tire tread width. Observe the instructions
for appropriate weighting.
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Do not operate on wet grass. Tires may lose
traction on slopes even though the brakes are
functioning properly.
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Keep away from drop-offs, ditches or
embankments during mowing. The mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of
a cliff, ditch or if an edge caves in.
5. Operate the Tractor on Slopes
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Keep away from slopes steeper than 15
degrees. See page 8-17 "Operate on Slopes
and Rough Terrain" for the details.
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Before approaching a slope, select an
appropriate speed setting. Make sure to run
the tractor at a lower speed on slopes. Never
attempt to shift gears on a slope. The tractor
can suddenly go downhill out of control.
Avoid increasing and decreasing the tractor
speed rapidly.
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Do not move the range shift lever in the N
(neutral) position when on a slope.
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When climbing or descending a slope, do not
shift the range shift lever. Shifting the range
shift lever into the N (neutral) position can
result in loss of control of the tractor.
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Starting the tractor with the front end 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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Avoid parking the tractor on a slope. If parking
on a slope is unavoidable, chock all the tires
safely and securely and engage the parking
brake securely, for details, see "6. Lock and
Set the Parking Brake" on page 7-3.
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