What I have learned from my N specifically --- no live PTO --- you got the hydraulics pumping to raise your hog, the blades are a spinning --- so watch out. (170+ MPH) Be very careful and if you have never hogged an area before walk it out and make certain that you know the obstacles and/or any permanent obstructions (stumps, large root systems, logs, rocky areas, old metal debris, etc) --- I have hogged for YEARS and YEARS and I have never had anything tossed at my tires nor punctured any of them, ever. How often will it throw? Really only throws if you run over large logs, debris etc --- but be careful at all times! It can chunk stuff at very high speeds VERY FAR -- Keep EVERYONE AWAY AND FAR BACK! Of course I cut on land that I am familiar with its content and where the "goodies lie" ---- Believe me, you will manage to hit stuff and scare yourself silly and few times!

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Plenty of N experts will tell you that 2nd gear is the weakest gear and should be avoided, I personally usually keep it in 1st (strongest gear) and while slow on ground speed it will help you by keeping the pace smooth and afford you plenty of time to prepare --- Keep your foot near the clutch --- (as it will disengage the PTO drive and stop the tractor) --- Remember if you EVER GET OFF OF THE TRACTOR ---- DISENGAGE THE PTO IMMEDIATELY BEFORE YOU GET OFF --- DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD CHECK THE TRANNY IS IN NEUTRAL --- SHUT OFF THE TRACTOR --- Good thing is that this tractor will not start in gear only N --- so that helps!
Remember dont pull anything from above the drawbar height of the tractor --- this tractors are fabulous machines and more Ns were built than any other tractor (over 524,000+), wide tire base, key start, and very easy to work on and dependable. Wear your safety glasses, work gloves and some good boots ---- Have fun, stay alert and make sure you tell someone (if possible) where you are cutting and to check on you periodically. It is a blast and I will keep this N forever, regardless of how old it gets.
Good luck my friend. Ask me any questions.
Andy
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