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WARNING : NEVER disengage the clutch or
attempt to shift gear after you have started
downhill.
!
It is always preferable to straight up or down a
steep slope rather than across it.
!
Avoid crossing steep slopes if possible. If you
must do so, avoid any holes or depressions on the
downhill side. Avoid any stumps rocks, bumps or
downhill side. Avoid any stumps rocks, bumps or
raised areas on the uphill side. When operating
near ditches or banks, always keep your tractor
behind the shear line (Fig.2-18).
If it is necessary to cross a steep slope, avoid
turning uphill, slope down and make a wide turn.
Travel directly up or down the slope, never across it.
When traveling up or down a slope, keep the heavy
end of the tractor pointed uphill. (Fig.2-20).
When traveling across a slope with side
mounted implements, keep the implement on
the uphill side. Don't raise the implements, keep
them as low to the ground as possible when
crossing a slope (Fig. 2-21)
Avoid crossing steep slopes if possible. If you must
do so, avoid any holes or depressions on the
downhill side. Avoid any stumps, rocks, bumps or
raised areas on the uphill side (fig.2-22).
(Fig.2-18) (Fig.2-19)
(Fig.2-20)
(Fig.2-21)
(Fig.2-22)
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