How is a driver of a tractor equipped with a shuvelloader required to conduct while parking?
- The loader’s position is not important.
- Leave the loader at the height of the steering wheel in order to balance the tractor.
- Correct answer: Lower the loader to the ground.
- Leave the loader elevated to avoid bumping with it.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Lower the loader to the ground.
When parking a tractor with a loader, the loader must be lowered to the ground. A raised loader can drop suddenly if the hydraulics leak or a lever is touched, injuring anyone nearby or underneath. A raised loader also lifts the centre of gravity and makes the tractor less stable, so leaving it up does not balance the tractor but creates a hazard.