Driving Downhill; Permitted Driving Inclinations; Operating With Implements - Valtra T144 Operator's Manual

1.2.5.5

Driving downhill

Be careful when driving downhill.
• Check the brakes often while driving downhill.
• Change to a lower gear before driving down a steep decline.
IMPORTANT: Do not brake continuously as the brakes may overheat.
IMPORTANT: Do not let the engine overrun to avoid damage to the engine.
NOTE: If the speed is too high, a speed warning is shown on the instrument
panel display and a buzzer goes off.
IMPORTANT: Engage the HillHold when starting on a slope. Otherwise the
tractor jerks downhill before traction engages even if the driving direction is
uphill.
1.2.5.6

Permitted driving inclinations

To ensure sufficient lubrication for the transmission and engine, it is essential to
follow the maximum driving angles when driving the tractor on a slope.
Up and down slope with either front or rear end up
Sideways with slope to right or left
Combined slope angles; left or right / up or down
slope
Down slope to right or left
Combined slope angles; right / up slope
Combined slope angles; right / down slope
Combined slope angles; left / up slope
Combined slope angles; left / down slope
1.2.5.7

Operating with implements

Read and follow the instructions to avoid unnecessary risks when operating with
implements and attachments.
WARNING: When driving the tractor with an attached implement with
the centre of gravity far from the tractor, the tractor may sway
considerably during cornering. The tractor may tip over or the load
may be displaced.
WARNING: Angles for safe driving should be smaller than stated to
avoid the tractor from tipping over.
WARNING: Always follow carefully the instructions given in the
implement's user documentation. It is not allowed to use an implement
without reading and understanding all the precautions and regulations.
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