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Driving hazards on slopes, Driving hazards on slopes -9 – Deutz-Fahr Agrovector 35.7 User Manual

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Section 1 - General Safety Practices

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Driving Hazards on Slopes

To maintain sufficient traction and braking capabilities, travel on slopes as follows:

• When unloaded, the rear of the machine is the “heavy end.” Drive with forks

pointed downhill.

• When loaded, the front of the machine is the “heavy end.” Drive with the forks

pointed uphill.

• For additional travel requirements, refer to the appropriate capacity chart.

• To avoid overspeeding the engine and drivetrain when driving down slopes,

downshift to a lower gear and use the service brake as necessary to maintain a
slow speed. DO NOT shift into neutral and coast downhill.

• Avoid excessively steep slopes or unstable surfaces. To avoid tip over DO NOT

drive across excessively steep slopes under any circumstances.

• Avoid turning on a slope. Never engage “inching” or shift to “Neutral” when going

downhill.

DO NOT park on a slope.

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