Servis-Rhino LUMBERJACK 60/72 - Manual (Page 95)

OPERATION
LJ60/72 02-02 Operation Section 4-21
OPERA
TION
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To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with care and at
safe speeds, especially when operating over rough
ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and turning
corners. Tractor wheel tread spacing should be
increased when working on inclines or rough ground
to reduce the possibility of tipping.
Use extreme caution when operating on steep slopes.
Keep the tractor in a low gear when going downhill.
DO NOT coast or free-wheel downhill.
9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines
When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up
sharp inclines, it is possible that the driveline inner
profile will penetrate into the outer housing to its
maximum depth until the assembly becomes solid
(driveline is at its extreme shortest length). This type
of abusive operation may result in damage to the
tractor and cutter components in the form of severe
catastrophic failures.
Damage resulting from over-collapse of the driveline’s inner profile and its outer housing
may allow the driveline to come loose from the Tractor which could cause bodily injury to
the operator or bystanders and/or extensive damage to the Tractor or Implement
WARNING!
When confronted with an incline or ditch, do not
approach from an angle which is perpendicular or
straight on as damage to over collapse of the driveline
may occur.
Inclines and ditches should be approached along a
line which is at an angle as shown. This type of path
will reduce the possibility of over-collapse of the
driveline and resulting damage. If the gradient is so
steep that such as approach increases the possibility
of a tractor roll-over, select an alternate crossing path
.