Nortrac 35XT Owner's Manual page 10

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10. When crossing or going under a bridge or going through a tunnel, pay full attention to the load height.
11. Use the lowest gear with the clutch enabled on a down slope. Never put the tractor in neutral and coast
downhill as this can cause instability. Never change gears on a down slope as this can cause instability and
a possible rollover.
12. Avoid sudden turns at high speed or using unilateral braking to turn as this can result in instability.
13. When driving on roads, obey all local traffic indicators and laws.
14. Keep a safe distance between the tractor and any other vehicles that may be on the road.
15. Roadbeds along the ditch line tend to be more fragile. Pay special attention to the weight of your vehicle
when riding on the road shoulder.
16. Never overload the tractor. Running the tractor over the specified limits can cause damage to the tractor and
can result in injury.
17. When driving at night, make sure that you have proper lighting to avoid any collisions.
18. When working in tall grass or hay, a spark-extinguishing device must be affixed to the exhaust pipe to
avoid accidental fires.
19. Always slow down when working in wet or rainy conditions to avoid slippage and instability.
20. Always operate the tractor at a safe speed.
21. When attaching implements, make sure all 3-Point hitch pins are securely fastened. When disconnecting
implements assure all 3-Point hitch pins are disconnected.
22. When lifting, reduce engine speed to avoid damage to tractor and personal injury.
23. Upon charging the battery, insure proper ventilation.
24. Beware of overhead high voltage transmission lines!
Caution:
1. Check nuts, bolts, nuts and other loose components regularly and tighten as required. This could
prevent a potentially dangerous situation.
2. When the tractor runs the power take-off (PTO), make sure that there is a safety shield installed.
Never approach the PTO shaft when it is running. Never take sudden turns when the PTO shaft is
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