7. Driving on a slope
Before starting up or down a long incline, select one of the lower gear
ranges, so that tractor speed is reduced, but engine speed is high for max-
imum control.
l Driving across the face of a slope can cause the tractor to tip over and
you can be injured. Always drive up or down a slope.
l Making turns on a slope can cause the tractor to tip over and you can be
injured. Drive straight up or straight down slopes.
l Changing gears while driving on a slope can cause loss of control. Shift
to a lower gear before approaching a slope.
l Engagement of the differential lock while driving on a slope can cause
loss of control.
l Avoid parking on a slope. If necessary, apply the parking brake and
place blocks on the downhill side of each wheel.
Refer to the table below for driving on a slope.
Typical Without ATT Mid ATT Rr ATT Fr ATT Towing
Attachment Mid-mount
Tractor Rotary Rear Front Snow Trailer
Condition Mower Tiller Thrower
Counter-
weight and *See topic under COUNTERWEIGHT
Wheel Weight
Towing 450 lb (200
Load kg) (Trailer
included)
Max.
Speed 6th (5.1 km/h, 3.2 MPH)
Method of
Driving Moving only Moving and Moving only. Moving only. Do not stop
(UP and Down) mowing Do not work Do not work on a slope
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