Cub Cadet SC2400 manual Operating on Slopes, 8-15, Operating The Tractor, Sc2400 Operator’s Manual

8. OPERATING THE TRACTOR

5. Operating on Slopes

WARNING

Avoid injury. Be extremely cautious when driving the tractor on a slope:

●To increase the traction power and provide 4- wheel braking feature, engage the 4-wheel drive lever before driving the tractor on a slope. Remember that although the 4-wheel drive lever greatly assists in approach to a steep slope, there is greater possibility of a tip over.

●To improve braking power on sloped, frozen, wet or graveled surfaces, engage the 4-wheel drive lever. Add ballast to the tractor as necessary and travel at a lower speed to prevent skidding and loss of steering control.

●While driving the tractor, do not attempt to climb a slope that is steeper than 11 degrees.

●Even on a slope that is not steeper than 11 degrees, do not turn or change the traveling direction, or park square to the slope.

WARNING

●Before approaching a slope, select an appropriate speed setting. NEVER shift on a slope. Be sure to travel at a lower speed on a slope.

●Suddenly starting the tractor on an uphill can cause the front wheels to jump off the ground, and this situation poses an extreme danger. To avoid this problem, run the engine at a lower speed and slowly start the tractor in motion.

●NEVER park the tractor on a slope. If parking on a slope is unavoidable, chock the tires, and pull the parking brake lever to engage the parking brake securely.

●On a slope, the tractor is unstable and more prone to tip-over, possibly leading to severe injury or even death. Remain very cautious when your tractor is on any slope.

●To avoid tip over, move backward on a steep 3013748 slope. If backing on the slope is not comfortable,

do not attempt to continue. Avoid an extremely steep slope.

●When exiting a ditch, deep mud or traveling on

a steep slope, the risk of the tractor roll-over is high. In four-wheel drive mode, special caution is needed.

●Slowly move on any slope. NEVER change speed or direction quickly.

●When backing up a slope, keep the tractor parallel with the gradient of the slope.

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