Buhler 2180 User Manual
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SECTION 2 - OPERATION
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DRIVING THE TRACTOR
WARNING
Observe the following precautions when driving
the tractor:
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Watch where you are going - especially at row
ends, on roads, and around trees.
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Use caution when operating on slopes.
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Keep the tractor in gear when going downhill.
Use a low gear to maintain control with
minimum braking.
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If the tractor is stuck, back the tractor out to
prevent overturning.
•
Always use the drawbar for pull-type work.
Do not pull from any other part of the tractor
since it may tip backward.
•
Dim the tractor headlights when meeting a
vehicle on the highway at night. Keep the
lights adjusted so they do not blind the
operator of an oncoming vehicle.
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Engage the inching pedal slowly when
driving out of a ditch, gully, or up a steep
hillside. Disengage the inching pedal
promptly should the front wheels rise off the
ground.
•
Reduce speed before turning or applying
brakes. lock the brake pedals together when
traveling at high speeds or on the highway.
Brake with both wheels simultaneously when
making an emergency stop.
•
Never apply the differential lock when
turning.
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Use extreme caution and avoid hard applica-
tions of the tractor brakes when pulling
heavy towed loads at road speeds.
•
Towed loads that weigh more than the weight
of the tractor should have brakes for safe
operation. Ensure compliance with local
regulations.
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Always sit in the driver’s seat while starting
or driving the tractor.
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Always use a slow-moving vehicle (SMV)
emblem when traveling on public roads.