Case 446 - Hillside Operation and Braking

9. TO RETARD TRAVEL -- Hillside Operation
The
"Retard" position on the travel control lever MUST be used when descending a
hill or incline.
This
position creates a restriction in the hydraulic drive system and prevents the trac-
tor from rolling down a hill or incline.
To insure proper retarding action, the following operating procedure must be fol-
lowed:
a. Run engine at full throttle (3600 RPM).
b. Select Low Range in the two-speed transaxle.
LOW
RANGE MUST BE USED FOR ALL HI LLSIDE OPERATION
c. Place the travel control lever in the "RETARD" position BEFORE beginning to
descend the hill or incline.
d. Select full speed position in the optional flow control valve (if so equipped).
CAUTION: Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
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downhill. Mow down the face of steep slopes; never across or up the
face. (This ANSI rule
modified)
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WARNING: Improper operation of your tractor on hillsides and
slopes can
be dangerous. Avoid improper operation! Read and fol-
low the instructions given in the section titled "Hillside Operation"
in this manual before operating your tractor.
10. TO APPLY BRAKES -- Hillside Operation
Hold travel
control lever in the retard position and push firmly on brake pedal.
Applying the br 'ake pedal will return the travel control lever to neutral. Therefore, the
travel
control lever must be held in the retard position if the brake is applied when des-
cending a hill or incline.
The travel
control lev.er may be moved (but it must be held) throughout its full range
of travel with the brake pedal applied.
~ep brakes in good _repair and properly adjusted at all times. Refer to the preventive
maintenance section
of this manual or see your dealer if brakes need adjustment or ser-
vice.
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