OPERATION
6.3 Driving the Tractor and Switch Blade
Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the tractor and mower. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering control. The tractor should never be operated at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator from stopping quickly during an emergency. If the power steering or engine ceases operating, stop the tractor immediately as the tractor will be difficult to control.
Perform turns with the tractor and implement at slow speeds to determine how the tractor with an attached mower handles a turn. Determine the safe speed to maintain proper control of the tractor when making turns. When turning with an attached implement, the overall working width of the unit is ncreased. Allow additional clearance for the implement when turning.
To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with care and at safe speeds, especially when operating over rough ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and turning corners. Tractor wheel tread spacing should be increased when working on inclines or rough ground to reduce the possibility of tipping.
Triumph mowers will cut neat, square corners. It is seldom necessary to raise the cutterbar at corners. Turn quickly when near the end of cut using brake to pivot
When mowing a ditch, the tip of the cutting bar is in the ditch. When you want to come out, be sure to turn out of the ditch to allow the cutterbar to exit the ditch.
Use extreme caution when operating on steep
slopes. Keep the tractor in a low gear when going downhill. DO NOT coast or
BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor from rolling. Never dismount a Tractor that is moving or while the engine is running. Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only.
Never Leave the mower unattended while the head is in the raised position. The mower could fall causing serious injury to anyone who might inadvertently be under the mower.
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