• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so
that you willnot have to stopor shift
while on the stope.
• Avoidstartingor stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction,disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
• If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
• Do not turnon slopes unless Races-
sery, and then, turn slowly and gradu-
ally downhill,if possible.
_Look for this symbol to pointout
importantsafety precautions. It means
CAUTION!I! BECOMEALERTI!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
,_ CAUTION: In order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnectspark plug wire and
place wire where itcannot contact spark
plug.
_ CAUTION: Do notcoast down a hill
in neutral, you may lose control ofthe
tractor.
CAUTION: Towonlythe attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specificationsof the manufacturer of
your tractor.Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest
possiblespeed when on a slope. Too
heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose tractionwith
the ground and cause you to losecontrol
ofyour tractor.
_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of
its constituents,and certain vehicle
COmponentscontain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
_WARNING: Batteryposts,terminals
and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birthdefects or other reproductiveharm.
Wash hands after handling.
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