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Safety
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• Do not operate the machine near the edge of a cliff, an overhang or a slide area. Pay
special attention after heavy rain or earthquake.
• Do not make sudden maneuvers. A sudden start, stop, or turn can make the machine
lose control and could cause a tip over. Be especially cautious when traveling on soft or
wet ground.
•Drive at a safe speed, taking into account the surface gradient, surface conditions and
load.
Driving on a Slope
• Always follow proper procedures for driving on a slope as described in this manual.
•Driving on a slope in a wrong manner can cause a loss of control or a vehicle tip over.
Check the terrain carefully before attempting to drive on a slope.
•Never drive on a slope that you are not comfortable with. Avoid a slope that is so rough,
slippery, or loose that you feel like you could tip over.
• When driving up a slope, proceed at a steady rate of speed and throttle position.
•Never move the throttle lever, the drive lever, the drive pedal or the steering wheel sud-
denly.
• If the engine stalls or loses traction during a climb and cannot make it to the top of the
slope, do not try to turn the machine around. Carefully back down slowly, straight down
the slope.
•Drive straight up or down slopes. Avoid turning on a slope.
• When going over the top of a slope, go slow; an obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehi-
cle or person could be on the other side of the crest.
•Avoid driving the machine across a slope.
• Before driving down a slope, stop and shift auxiliary transmission to [LOW] position.
Drive slowly. Use the engine speed to help keep the machine speed low.
•Never use on a slope steeper than 15 degrees.
•Driving on a slope can be dangerous. It can result in a tip
over and cause serious injury or death. Take the following
precautions.
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