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11. When driving in the forward direction down a hill or incline, the travel control lever
can be moved from the forward position partway into the reverse position while the
tractor is in motion and the engine running. Moving the travel control lever from for·
ward partway into reverse provides a braking action at the drive wheels.
Great care must be used, however, to avoid abrupt changes in direction which can
cause loss of traction, loss of control or tractor upset.
12. It is mechanically possible to move the travel control lever from reverse into forward
while the tractor is in motion and the engine running.
This
action should be avoided during operation on level terrain . This action must not
be done during operation on hillside or incline. This action can cause front end tip-up
of the tractor .
Bring
tractor to a complete stop from reverse before beginning forward travel.
Depress
brake pedal fully if positioning the travel control lever in neutral does not
bring the tractor to a stop .
If rear wheels begin to slip or spin or if engine becomes overloaded when ascending a
permissible
slope, turn the front wheels down-hill before losing all traction or power.
Do
Not allow tractor to roll rearward· .
A. Rolling
rearward and then trying to resume forward travel will cause excessive
torque at the rear wheels and may cause the front end to tip·up and over resul-
ting in severe injury to the operator.
B. Roll ing rear-ward and then steering the front wheels will cause excessive thrust
sideways on the tractor. This may cause the tractor to roll over sideways resul·
ting in severe
injury to the operator.
Always back up a slope to the desired position and drive down.
13. Reduce ground speed when making turns. Either position the travel control lever
closer
to the neutral position or reduce the throttle setting. Select Low Range in the
two speed transaxle.
A
CAUTION: Reduce speed on the slopes and in sharp turns to pre·
vent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
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