Slope Operation; Safety Of Children - Cub Cadet 8404 Operator's Manual

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Always slow the tractor down before turning.
Turning at high speed may tip the tractor over.
To avoid upsets, drive the tractor with care and
at a safe speed. Use extra caution when
operating over rough ground, when crossing
ditches or slopes, and when turning corners.
Wear sturdy work shoes. Never operate the
tractor in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.
Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts.
When towing equipment, use safety chains and
place an SMV emblem on the equipment.
Any towed vehicle with a total weight exceeding
that of the tractor should be equipped with its
own braking system that is operational from the
tractor seat.

2. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and tip-over accidents which can result in severe
injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy
on it, do not operate this unit on that area or serious
injury could result.
DO:
Operate up and down slopes, not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
such obstacles.
Place the transmission in the low range. when
climbing or descending slopes. Always keep
machine in gear when going down slopes to
take advantage of engine braking action.
Follow the manufacturers recommendations for
counterweights to improve stability.
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 PTO and proceed
slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then,
turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
Never "free-wheel". Disengaging the clutch or
shifting into neutral while descending a slope
could lead to a loss of control.
3. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the machine. Never assume
children will remain where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the operating area and in
watchful care of an adult other than the
operator.
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter
the area.
Before and when backing, look behind and
down for small children.
Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
Never allow children to operate the machine.
Use extra care when approaching blind cor-
ners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may
obscure your vision of a child or other hazard.
Remove key when machine is unattended to
prevent unauthorized operation.
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