Use Caution on Hillsides

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Always wear seat belt with ROPS in upper position.

Avoid holes, ditches, and obstructions which cause the tractor to tip, especially on hillsides. Avoid sharp, uphill turns.

Never drive near the edge of a gully or steep embankment—it might cave in.

Driving forward out of a ditch or mired condition or up a steep slope could cause tractor to tip over rearward. Back out of these situations if possible.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Use extra caution when driving on slopes. To increase traction and provide 4-wheel braking, engage mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) when driving on slopes. Be aware that MFWD may improve access to dangerously sloped terrain, thereby increasing the possibility of a tipover.

To improve braking on sloped, icy, wet or graveled surfaces, engage the MFWD. Add ballast to the tractor and travel at a reduced speed to avoid skidding and loss of steering control.

Danger of overturn increases greatly with narrow tread setting, at high speed.

Hitch towed loads only to drawbar. When using a chain, take up the slack slowly.