Crossing Ditches And Steep Inclines - Schulte GX-130 Operator's Manual

9.7 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines

When crossing ditches with steep banks or going
up sharp inclines, it is possible that the main
driveline inner profile will penetrate into the outer
housing to its maximum depth until the assembly
becomes solid (driveline is at its extreme shortest
length). This type of abusive operation can cause
serious damage to the tractor and mower drive by
pushing the PTO into the tractor and through the
support bearings or downward onto the PTO
shaft, breaking it off.
Damage resulting from over-collapse of the driveline's inner profile and its outer housing may
allow the driveline to come loose from the Tractor which could cause bodily injury to the
operator or bystanders and/or extensive damage to the Tractor or Implement.
When confronted with an incline or ditch, do not
approach from an angle which is perpendicular or
straight on as damaged to over collapse of the
driveline may occur.
When crossing such terrain, the implement
should be fully lowered for a lower center of
gravity and added stability. OPS-R-0021 str
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