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Lx410/450/490 Operator's Manual
1. Before approaching a slope, select a lower gear
setting.
(A) Range gear lever
(a) Shift to a lower speed
2. Always travel slowly on a slope.
3. Drive the tractor according to the type of a slope,
as indicated below.
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Uphill and Downhill Slopes
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Start slowly.
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Make sure the range gear is in a slow gear.
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Run the engine at a lower speed.
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Steep Downhill Slope
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Move the range gear lever to the lower speed
position before going a downhill slope.
• the preceding action sets the level of engine
brake
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Select the range gear lever position suitable for
the steepness of a slope.
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Avoid parking the tractor perpendicular to 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
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On a slope, the tractor is unstable and more
prone to severe injury or even death. Always
be alert.
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Avoid traveling backward, up and down on a
slope to prevent tipping over.
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Keep away from ditch or deep mud to avoid
the risk of the tractor tipping over.
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Always drive slowly on any slope. Avoid
under any circumstances sudden change of
speeds or directions.
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For increased stability of the tractor on slope:
• always use tires with the widest possible tire
tread width
• follow the instructions for proper weighting
• for details, see "Chapter 12. TIRES, WHEELS
Avoid injury!
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When backing up a slope, keep the tractor
parallel with the inclination of the slope.
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