Crossing Ditches And Steep Inclines - RHINO NITRO FN20 Operator's Manual

10.7 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
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. OPS-R-0020
NOTE: See Section 7.1 Driveline Length Check and "Bottoming Out" Check Procedure.
When contronted 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
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Operation Section 4-32