8-67 Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment
Use proper riding techniques to keep your TRACTOR from overturning on hills. Be sure
that you can maneuver your TRACTOR effectively on flat ground before attempting any
incline. Even then practice riding first on gentle slopes. Try more difficult climbs only
after you have developed your skills. In all cases avoid inclines with slippery or loose
surfaces, or obstacles that might cause you to lose control.
The vehicle can overturn more easily on
extremely steep hills than on level surfaces
or small hills.
Never operate the TRACTOR on hills too
steep for the TRACTOR or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting
large hills.
It is important when climbing a hill to make sure that your weight is transferred forward
on the TRACTOR. This can be accomplished by leaning forward and, on steeper
inclines, standing on the footboards and leaning further forward over the handlebars.
Climbing hills improperly could cause loss of
control or cause the TRACTOR to overturn.
Always follow proper procedures for climbing
hills as described in this Owner’s Manual.
Always check the terrain carefully before you
start up any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or
loose surfaces.
Shift your weight forward.
Never open the throttle too quickly.
The TRACTOR could flip over backwards.
Never crest a hill at high speed.
An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicle
or person could be on the other side of the
hill.
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