9.Use extreme caution when operating on steep slopes.
10.Keep the tractor in the same gear when going down hill as would be used when going uphill. Do not coast or freewheel down hills.
11.Whendescendingsteepgrades,selectasufficiently low gear to maintain control with minimum braking.
12.Drive the tractor slowly on hillsides and curves to eliminate the danger of tipping. Avoid slopes which are too steep for safe operation. Avoid sharp uphill turns.
13.When driving out of a ditch, gully or up a steep hillside, engage the clutch slowly. Avoid sharp uphill turns.
14.Use caution when driving near the edge of a ditch or gully. It may cave in, causing the tractor to roll over.
15.Use extreme caution when operating the tractor on single wheels. The danger of tipping increases. Do not travel at high speeds.
16.Before transporting the tractor and implement on public roadways, check with authorities for local regulations.
17.Use the wide transport marker lights to clearly indicate the full width of the tractor with those tire options.
18.Ensure towed implements are equipped with slow– moving vehicle (SMV) signs when traveling on public roads.
19.Install additional lights on implement rear to safeguard against
20.Be aware of the transport width of towed implements. Install additional lights to the sides of wide implements to alert passing traffic. Keep clear of the approaching lane.
21.Use hazard warning flashers as required by law when transporting or driving the tractor on public roads. Use extremity lighting kit when required or deemed necessary.
22.Use extreme caution when pulling heavy loads at road speeds. Avoid hard application of the tractor brakes at high speed.
Operating the Tractor
1.Apply the parking brake, place the PTO control in the “OFF” position, the lift control in the down position, the remote control valve levers in the neutral position and the transmission lever in neutral before starting the tractor.
2.Do not start the engine or operate controls while standing beside the tractor. Always sit in the tractor seat when starting the engine or operating the controls.
3.Do not bypass the transmission neutral start circuit. Consult your authorized dealer if your neutral start controls malfunction.
4.Use jumper cables only in the recommended manner. Improper use can result in a tractor runaway.
5.Avoid accidental contact with the gear shift lever while the engine is running. Unexpected tractor movement can result from such contact.
6.Do not get off the tractor while it is in motion.
7.Shut off the engine and PTO and apply the parking brake before getting off the tractor.
8.Do not park the tractor on a steep incline.
9.Do not operate the tractor engine in an enclosed building without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes can cause death.
10.The cab air filter is designed to remove dust from the air but will not exclude chemical vapor. Follow the chemical manufacturer’s directions regarding protection from dangerous chemicals.
11.Always wear a protective mask when working with toxic spray chemicals. Follow the directions on the chemical container.
12.If the power steering or engine ceases to operate, stop the tractor immediately as the tractor will be more difficult to control.
13.WARNING: RELIEVE PRESSURE BEFORE STOPPING THE ENGINE TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT HYDRAULIC, STEERING, WATER, OR FUEL LINES.
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