SAFE OPERATION Always sit in the operator's seat when operating levers or controls. Do not stand between tractor and implement or trailed vehicle unless both parking brakes are applied. Do not operate the tractor when there is a possibility of lightning. Even if the tractor is equipped with a CAB, the operator is not protected from lightning. 5. Operating on slopes Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. 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.
Driving forward out of a ditch, mired condition or up a steep slope increases the risk of rear rollovers. Always back out of these situations. Extra caution is required with 4-wheel drive models because their increased traction can give the operator false confidence in the tractor's ability to climb slopes. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed, direction or braking, nor make sudden motions with the steering wheel. Avoid disengaging the clutch or changing gears when climbing or going down a slope. If on a slope, disengaging the clutch or changing gears to neutral could cause the loss of control.
Special attention should be paid to the weight and location of implements and loads as such will affect the stability of the tractor. To improve stability on slopes, set the widest possible wheel tread. (See TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST on page 91.) Follow the recommendations for proper ballasting. To avoid free wheeling: Do not shift the shuttle lever while on a slope. Stop completely by using the brakes and by depressing the clutch pedal, then shift the shuttle lever. Start off after selecting shuttle direction, by releasing the clutch pedal. When driving down a slope, ensure that 4-wheel drive is engaged to increase traction (if equipped). 3.
Instructional seat (if equipped) Always wear your seat belt and stabilize your body by holding the handrail on the CAB frame. It is not intended to carry children nor any other person for any other purpose. The left-hand door must be closed at all time whenever the instructional seat is occupied and the tractor is in motion. Do not permit others to ride, except on the designated instructional seat. Use caution to avoid the risks of obstructing operator's view, falling from the machine and interfering with controls. Do not start and stop the tractor suddenly, nor take a sharp turn. Do not use the instructional seat if the seat belt or the door lock fails to function.
Do not use the instructional seat for transport. When opening or closing the door while being seated in the instructional seat, move the door slowly. This is to prevent his or her hand(s) from getting caught by the door or his or her body to hit against the door. 4. Safety for children Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children generally are attracted to machines and the work they do. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of another responsible adult. Be alert and shut your machine down if children enter the work area. Never carry children on your machine.
There is no safe place for them to ride. They may fall off and be run over or interfere with your control of the machine. Never allow children to operate the machine even under adult supervision. Never allow children to play on the machine or on the implement. Use extra caution when backing up. Look behind and down to make sure area is clear before moving. 6. Driving the tractor on the road Lock the 2 brake pedals together to help assure straight-line stops. Uneven braking at road speeds could cause the tractor to tip over. M5091,M5111 9