Slopes
• Use EXTREME caution when mowing | ||
and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction | ||
and/or | ||
responsible for safe operation on slopes. | ||
| ! CAUTION | |
Mowing on wet g rass or steep slo pes ca n | ||
cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels drop- | ||
ping over edges can cau | se rollover s, whic h | |
may result in serious injury, death or drowning. | ||
To avoid loss of c ontrol | and po ssibility of | |
rollover: |
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• | Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. | |
• | Do not mow near | |
• | Do not mow slopes greater than15 degrees. | |
• | Reduce speed and use extreme caution on | |
• | slopes. |
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Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes. | ||
1.Safe
2.Slope,
3.Water
Refer to the Slope Chart on page 6 to deter- mine the approximate slope angle to be mowed.
• Greater care must be taken as the slope increases.
• Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope.
• Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Mower may tip backwards.
• Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering.
• Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine.
• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• The operating characteristics of the machine will change with the Grass Catcher installed. The stability and traction of the machine will change as the Bagger fills with grass clip- piings. Use progressively greater care on slopes as the Bagger fills.
• Always install and remove the Bagger, including counterweights, as instructed. Failure to do so will cause a reduction in stability or traction. Do not operate the mower with only a portion of the Bagger installed.
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