Cub Cadet Ex2900 - Manual (Page 14)

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Ex2900 / 3200 Operator's Manual
On a slope, the tractor is less stable and more prone
to tip-over, possibly leading to serious injury or death.
Remain very cautious when your tractor is on any
slope.
DO:
●Operate up and down slopes, not across.
●Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.
●Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
such obstacles.
●Place the transmission in the low range. When
climbing or descending slopes. Always keep
machine in gear when going down slopes to take
advantage of engine braking action.
●Keep all movement on the slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction. Rapid engagement or braking could
cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip
over backwards which could cause serious injury.
●Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the Power Take Off (PTO) and
proceed slowly straight down the slope.
●To avoid upset, move backward up a steep slope.
If backing on the slope is not comfortable, do not
attempt to continue. Avoid an extremely steep
slope.
●When moving forward to escape from a ditch, or
deep mud, or when traveling on a steep slope, the
risk of the tractor upsetting backward is high.
Always move backward to escape these situations.
In the four-wheel drive mode, special caution is
needed to avoid false confidence in the tractor’s
ability to climb slopes.
●To improve stability on a slope, select the widest
possible tread. Observe the instructions for
appropriate ballasting. (For details, see “TIRES,
WHEELS AND BALLAST”)
DO NOT:
●Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The mower could suddenly turn
over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch,
or if an edge caves in.
WARNING
●Before approaching a slope, select an
appropriate speed setting. Be sure to run the
tractor at a lower speed on slopes. NEVER
attempt a shift change action on a slope.
Otherwise, the tractor can suddenly go
downhill out of control.
●On a slope, do not set the range shift lever to
the “N” (neutral) position.
●When climbing or descending a slope, do not
disengage the clutch or shift the gears.
Disengaging the clutch or shifting the gears to
neutral position can cause the tractor to be out
of control.
●Suddenly starting the tractor on an uphill can
cause the front wheels to jump off the ground,
and this situation poses an extreme danger. To
avoid this problem, run the engine at a lower
speed, and gently start the tractor.
●Do not park the tractor on a slope. If parking on
a slope is unavoidable, chock the tires, and
engage the parking brake securely.
5. Operating Your Tractor on Slopes
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