CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦This unit does not have proper turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving vehicle emblem. These items are required to drive on a public street or roadway.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury.
♦Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment may also be a violation of State laws and the operator may be subject to traffic tickets and/or fines.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Do not drive a unit on a public street or roadway.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Backward
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp.
♦Use only a single, full width ramp; DO NOT use individual ramps for each side of the unit.
♦If individual ramps must be used, use enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider than the unit.
♦DO NOT exceed a 15° angle between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck.
♦Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
♦Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit down a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
4.4.2Loading a Unit: Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks. Because of the increased potential for accidents during the loading and unloading process, keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt. One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual ramps for each side of the unit. The lower rear section of the tractor frame extends back between the rear wheels and serves as a stop for tipping backward. Having a full width ramp provides a surface for the frame members to contact if the unit starts to tip backward. If it is not possible to use one full width ramp, use enough individual ramps to simulate a full width continuous ramp.
Ramp should be long enough so that the angles between the ramp and the ground and the ramp and the trailer or truck do not exceed 15°. A steeper angle may cause mower deck components to get caught as the unit moves from ramp to trailer or truck. Steeper angles may also cause the unit to tip backward. If loading on or near a slope, position the trailer or truck so it is on the down side of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This will minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as level as possible.
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