OPERATION TOWING An optional rear hitch kit is available from your Honda lawn tractor
dealer. This hitch is specifically designed for your lawn tractor. Do not
use any other type of hitch on the lawn tractor.
Towing Safety When the optional hitch is installed and you use a trailer or other
attachment, pay attention to these important points for safe operation.
l Avoid sudden starts and stops while towing. The additional weight
of a trailer or attachment could cause loss of control resulting in an
accident.
l Never allow anyone to ride in or on a trailer or other attachment.
l Failure to use the proper type of trailer or attachment could cause
the tractor to overturn resulting in severe personal injury.
l The weight of a trailer or attachment increases stopping distances;
use extra care, especially when operating on a slope.
l To avoid loss of control, use extra care when towing a trailer or
attachment on a wet or rough surface.
l This lawn tractor is intended for use on relatively flat terrain.
Towing a trailer or attachment on a slope exceeding 10 degrees
(17% grade) could cause the lawn tractor and/or trailer to tip over.
l Reduce speed when towing on slopes. Use a ground speed in the
MOWING speed range.
l Avoid sharp turns when towing a trailer or attachment on a slope. If
the load in a trailer or attachment is unbalanced, they and/or the
lawn tractor may overturn.
l Secure the load in the trailer or attachment before driving. If the
load shifts while driving, steering and/or braking can be affected,
and in some cases the trailer or attachment and lawn tractor may
jackknife.
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