Theres not a more helpless feeling than rolling backwards in a combine and can only hold the wheel and hope for the best. Back when we had a 1460 had a field with a really steep hill to climb to get on the road. Always climbed it in lower gear cause I knew it wouldnt make it up in road gear. Put in 1st gear pushed hydro lever forward off I went till I got almost to the top and it jumped outa gear. Anyone whos ever run a 1400 series IH knows they just put brake pedals in them for looks. So held on the wheel and hoped for the best as I flew down the hill backwards not able to do a thing. Luckily I was just rolling back into the field and just had a powerline pole to worry with. Things happen. Especially when we get in a hurry or just dont think about what your doin. I think every farmer has done something like this at some point in there carrer. Just be thankful nobody was hurt and learn from it and share it like you have tp prevent others from making the mistake you did.
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