Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 TRACTOR GT 3200 - Manual (Page 5)

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Use slow speed. Choose a low enough
speed setting so that you will not have to
stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may
lose traction on slopes even though the
brakes are functioning properly. Always
keep machine in gear when going down
slopes to take advantage of engine brak-
ing action.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions for wheel weights or counterweights
to improve stability.
Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine.
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 blade(s)
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
Do Not:
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary;
then, turn slowly and gradually downhill,
if possible.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The mower could suddenly
turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a
cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
Do not use a grass catcher on steep
slopes.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced trac-
tion could cause sliding.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Over-speeding may cause the operator
to lose control of the machine resulting in
serious injury or death.
Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments
(e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.)
on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When
going down hill, the extra weight tends
to push the tractor and may cause you to
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loose control (e.g. tractor may speed up,
braking and steering ability are reduced,
attachment may jack-knife and cause
tractor to overturn).
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. They
do not understand the dangers. Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area
and in watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Never carry children, even with the
blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and
be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation.
Use extreme care when approaching
blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or
other objects that may block your vision
of a child who may run into the path of
the machine.
To avoid back-over accidents, always
disengage the cutting blade(s) before
shifting into Reverse. If equipped, the
“Reverse Caution Mode” should not
be used when children or others are
around.
Keep children away from hot or running
engines. They can suffer burns from a
hot muffler.
Remove key when machine is unattend-
ed to prevent unauthorized operation.
Never allow children under 14 years of
age to operate this machine. Children 14
and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices
in this manual and on the machine and
should be trained and supervised by an
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