Many many good points being made here and take them all to heart. I'll add to what has been said about the brakes. They are unlike a car which has a common control and a fluid system for even application to each wheel. To the right side of the operator's platform are the two brake pedals. The inner pedal is for the left rear wheel and the outer pedal is for the right rear wheel. A latch should be present on the left to lock the two together for what should be in theory even application of the brakes. For even application to occur both pedals need to move the same distance forward until you hit hard resistance. If this does not occur then the brakes need to be adjusted until they travel the same distance before stopping. If they freely travel several inches without rapid resistance to the force applied then the brake bands could be worn to the point where they may be ineffective for sudden stops and steep inclines.
Hopefully, the seller has given you the owner's manual for the tractor if it exists in this case for you to study up. If not or one is not present maybe you can get one online and read it if this journey is not going to happen for a few weeks. If your trip is in a matter of days with no manual then do a search for information on tractor operation. I'll add one more word of wisdom in that I would wait until the roads are free of packed snow and ice. Snow and ice will reduce the effectiveness of the tires to grip the surface along with the braking system. Ditto the tip on H's and M's getting wear in the steering mechanism which can result in whipping at high speed. Try road gear on a level surface where you can readily stop to observe. If you have to drive it with a definite zig-zag pattern that would be reason to trailer it home. I'll also reiterate that what ever gear you up a hill should be at the fastest the one you go down in. If at the crest the grade going down looks steeper than going up then reduce the gear to second or third at the fastest with the throttle low.
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