Honda H5013 Owner's Manual page 9

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To avoid injury to yourself and others, before leaving the Tractor unat-
tended, ALWAYS,
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park on level ground.
- disengage the power take-off.
- lower the attachment(s).
- Lock the parking brake.
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stop the engine.
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and remove the key.
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Be sure to follow the instructions below whenever applying the dif-
ferential lock.
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Be sure that the main transmission lever is set in 4th gear or lower,
and reduce engine speed before applying the differential lock.
- Do not apply while turning the tractor.
Use the lock only when driving straight ahead.
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Do not rest your foot on the lock pedal while the lock is not in use.
- Never apply while driving on a paved surface.
Operation on Slopes
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This tractor and its attachments are intended for use on relatively flat
terrain.
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When operating the tractor on a slope, always drive up and down the
face of the grade. Turning or driving across the face of a slope may
cause the tractor to overturn.
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If you find it necessary to park on a grade, be sure to lock the parking
brake and securely block the wheels.
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To avoid loss of control or overturning, always reduce speed and exer-
cise extreme caution when operating on sloping or uneven surfaces.
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Attempting to change gears while operating the tractor on a slope may
adversely affect vehicle stability and control and severe personal injury
could result.
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Avoid rapidly backing down, or rapidly accelerating up a sloping
surface.
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To avoid loss of control or overturning, do not turn or stop on sloping
surfaces.
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When descending a slope, disengaging the clutch or shifting to neutral
can cause a loss of control that may result in severe personal injury.
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Do not operate the tractor near the edge of a ditch or an embankment,
slipping off the edge could lead to severe personal injury and equipment
damage.
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