8-68 Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment
If you are climbing a hill and you find that you have misjudged being able to make it to
the top, you should turn the TRACTOR around while you still have forward motion
(provided you have the room to do so) and go down the hill.
● Use proper gear and maintain a steady
speed when climbing a hill.
● If you lose all forward speed:
Keep weight uphill.
Apply the brakes.
● Shift to the parking position “P” after you
are stopped.
● If you begin rolling backwards:
Keep weight shifted uphill.
Crossing a slope
Traversing sloping surfaces on your TRACTOR requires you to properly position your
weight to maintain proper balance. Be sure that you have mastered the basic riding
skills on flat ground before attempting to cross a sloped surface. Avoid slopes with
slippery surfaces or rough terrain that may throw off your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body toward the uphill direction. It may be
necessary to adjust the steering angle when riding on loose surfaces by pointing the
front wheels slightly uphill. When riding on slopes be sure not to make sharp turns
either uphill or downhill.
If your TRACTOR does begin to tip, gradually steer in the downhill direction if there are
no obstacles in your path. As you regain steady balance, gradually steer in the
direction you wish to travel.
Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills,
could cause loss of control or cause the
TRACTOR to overturn.
Never attempt to turn the TRACTOR around
on any hill until you have mastered the
turning technique as described in the
Owner’s Manual on level ground. Be very
careful when turning on any hill.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if
possible.
When crossing the side of a hill:
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