OPERATION
Perform turns with the skid steer and mower at slow speeds to determine how the skid steer han- dles a turn. Determine the safe speed to maintain proper control of the skid steer when making turns. When turning with an attached mower, the overall working length of the unit is increased. Allow addi- tional clearance for the mower when making turns.
To avoid overturns, drive the skid steer with care and at safe speeds, especially when operating over rough ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and turning corners. Use extreme caution when operating on steep slopes. Travel at a slow speed when going downhill. DO NOT coast or
When operating the tractor and mower across slopes and inclines, through ditches, and other uneven terrain conditions, it is important to maintain sufficient deck to ground clearance. Blade contact with the ground may cause soil, rocks and other debris to be thrown out from under the mower resulting in possible injury and/or property damage. Blades hitting the ground also produces a severe shock load on the mower and to the mower blades resulting in possible damage and premature wear.
Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the operating parts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result
in serious injury or even death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing. Remove any like object from the site. Never allow the cutting blades to contact such items.
9.1 Foreign Debris Hazards
Before mowing, inspect the area to make sure there are no foreign objects that the mower blades could hit or become entangled with. Remove all foreign objects and debris. If objects are too big to remove, mark them clearly and be sure to prevent the mower blades from contacting them.
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