SAFE OPERATION - 3 8. When parking your machine if at all possible park on a firm, flat and level surface; if not, park across a slope. Set the parking brake(s), lower the implements to the ground, remove the key from the ignition and lock the cab door (if equipped) and chock the wheels. [HST Type] C Operating on slopes Slopes are major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. 1. To avoid upsets, always back up steep slopes. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate on it. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation. 2.
Driving forward out of a ditch, mired condition or up a steep slope increases the risk of a tractor to be upset backward. Always back out of these situations. Extra caution is required with four-wheel drive models because their increased traction can give the operator false confidence in the tractor's ability to climb slopes. 3. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed, direction or apply brake and make sudden motions of the steering wheel. 4. Avoid disengaging the clutch or changing gears speed when climbing or going down a slope. If on a slope disengaging the clutch or changing gears to neutral could cause loss of control. 5.
To improve stability on slope, set widest wheel tread as shown in "TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST" section. Follow recommendations for proper ballasting. (1) Brake Pedal (LH) (2) Brake Pedal (RH) (3) Brake Pedal Lock (A) Whenever traveling on the road 2. Check the front wheel engagement. The braking characteristics are different between two and four wheel drive. Be aware of the difference and use carefully. 3. Always slow the tractor down before turning. Turning at high speed may tip the tractor over. 4. Make sure that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign is clean and visible. Use hazard lights and turn signals as required. C Driving the tractor on the road 1.
Lock the two brake pedals together to help assure straight-line stops. Uneven braking at road speeds could cause the tractor to tip over. [GST / Manual Transmission Type] (1) SMV emblem (2) Bracket 5. Observe all local traffic and safety regulations. 6. Turn the headlights on. Dim them when meeting another vehicle. 7. Drive at speeds that allow you to maintain control at all times. 8. Do not apply the differential lock while traveling at road speeds. The tractor may run out of control. 9. Avoid sudden motions of the steering wheel as they can lead to a dangerous loss of stability. The risk is especially great when the tractor is traveling at road speeds.
10.Do not operate an implement while the tractor is on the road. Lock the 3-point hitch in the raised position.