New Holland T8.295 Service Manual page 30

INTRODUCTION
Roll over and tip over
Travel speed should be such that complete control and machine stability is maintained at all times. Where possible,
avoid operating near ditches, embankments and holes. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough,
slick, or muddy surfaces.
Do not operate the tractor on terrain outside its grade and stability limits. Operating the tractor outside its limits may
result in a roll over or tip over. Observe the guidelines in this manual when going down steep hills with a load.
Operating the tractor on steep grades may result in a machine overturn. It is the operator's responsibility to make a
judgment if weather, road or ground conditions permit safe operation on a hillside, ramp, ditch or rough ground.
Use caution when operating the machine on slopes. Raised equipment, full tanks and other loads can change the
center of gravity of the machine. The machine can tip or roll over when near ditches and embankments or uneven
surfaces.
Do not operate the tractor near or on the soft shoulders of canals, brooks, other waterways or banks which are un-
dermined by rodents. The tractor may sink sideways and roll over.
Do not operate the tractor on poorly constructed or underrated ramps. The ramps may collapse and cause the tractor
to roll over. Always check the condition and rating of ramps before use.
Do not operate the tractor without using the seat restraint. In the event of a roll over or tip over, the ROPS cab or
ROPS structure is only fully effective if the driver remains attached to the seat.
Do not operate the tractor beyond its limits of dynamic stability. High speed, abrupt maneuvers or fast and sharp
cornering increase the risk of roll over.
Do not use the tractor for pulling where the load may not yield – for example, when pulling tree stumps. The tractor
may flip over backwards if the load (stump) does not yield.
Be extremely cautious when operating the tractor on forage silos without lateral concrete walls. Equip the tractor with
dual wheels or use a wide track setting to improve the lateral stability of the tractor.
When the load on a front-end loader or three point hitch is raised, the tractor center of gravity may shift. The tractor
may roll over more easily under these conditions.
The instructional seat is used only when training a new operator or when a service technician is diagnosing a me-
chanical problem. In all other circumstances, do not allow anyone to occupy the seat when roading to or from the
field or when operating in the field. The operator's view is seriously obstructed to the left. In the event of a roll over,
the ROPS cab or structure may not provide adequate protection for the occupant of the instructional seat.
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