Honda H5013 Owner's Manual page 64

UPHILL STARTING PROCEDURE
If possible avoid stopping the tractor while driving uphill. If it is necessary
to stop on a hill, follow the special procedure below when restarting:
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If this procedure is not followed when restarting on an uphill slope the
tractor may roll backwards during clutch engagement, and this could
cause it to tip over resulting in severe personal injury.
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Abruptly applying the brake pedal while the tractor is rolling backwards
down a slope may cause the tractor to tip over.
- 1. Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
- 2. Move the throttle lever to "FAST" position.
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3. Depress the clutch pedal and then move the transmission lever to 1 st
gear position.
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4. Release the clutch pedal first, then release the brake pedal.
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If the brake pedal is released before the clutch pedal, the trac-
tor may go back down. Never make hard braking. It may cause the tractor
to tip over.
7. Special Obstacles:
- 1. To safely cross drainage ditches or embankments, use a ramp to
reduce the effective angle of the obstacle to less than 15'
NOTE: If you feel that you cannot accurately judge angle of the
ramps, we suggest that you obtain an inclinometer. This type of
gauge is available at most hardware stores.
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2. Avoid swampy or muddy areas deep enough to reach the center line
of the wheels. The tractor can become stuck, especially if it is carr-
ing attachments.
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