OPERATION
10.4 Driving the Tractor and Mower |
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Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the |
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tractor and mower. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering |
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control. The tractor should never be operated at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent |
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the operator from stopping quickly during an emergency. If the power steering or engine ceases operating, |
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stop the tractor immediately as the tractor will be difficult to control. |
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Perform turns with the tractor and mower at slow |
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speeds to determine how the tractor with an |
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To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with care and |
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attached mower handles a turn. Determine the |
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safe speed to maintain proper control of the tractor |
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when making turns. When turning with a towed |
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implement, the overall working length of the unit is |
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increased. Allow additional clearance for the |
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mower when turning. |
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at safe speeds, especially when operating over |
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rough ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and |
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turning corners. Tractor wheel tread spacing |
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should be increased when working on inclines or |
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rough ground to reduce the possibility of tipping. |
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Use extreme caution when operating on steep |
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slopes. Keep the tractor in a low gear when going |
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downhill. DO NOT coast or |
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10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines |
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When crossing ditches with steep banks or going |
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up sharp inclines, it is possible that the main |
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driveline inner profile will penetrate into the outer |
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housing to its maximum depth until the assembly |
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becomes solid (driveline is at its extreme shortest |
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length). This type of abusive operation can cause |
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serious damage to the tractor and mower drive by |
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pushing the PTO into the tractor and through the |
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support bearings or downward onto the PTO shaft, |
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breaking it off. |
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A96B 03/06 | Operation Section |
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