Husqvarna 13 Driving on slopes, Proceed as follows, Be especially careful when driving on slopes

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Driving on slopes

Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of the driver losing control of the machine or of it overturning is the greatest; this can result in serious injury or death. All slopes demand extra care. If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure, do not mow it.

Proceed as follows:

• Remove obstacles such as stones, branches,

etc.

• Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways.

• Do not use the machine on ground that slopes

more than 15°.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tyres

start to slip, stop the blades and drive slowly

down the slope.

• Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes.

• Do not make any sudden changes in speed or

direction.

• Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, if

necessary, turn slowly and gradually downwards

if possible.

• Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows,

holes and bumps. It is easier for the machine to

overturn on uneven ground. Tall grass can hide

obstacles.

• Drive slowly. Do not turn the wheel sharply.

Rider 11: Select a low gear so that you will not

need to stop to change gear. The machine

engine-brakes even better in low gear.

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Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, not sideways.

• Take extra care if any attachments are fitted that

can change the stability of the machine.

• Do not mow too close to edges, ditches or

banks. The machine can suddenly overturn if

one wheel comes over the edge of a steep slope

or a ditch, or if an edge gives way.

• Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tyres

can lose their grip so that the machine skids.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting

your foot on the ground.

• When cleaning the chassis the machine must

never be driven close to an edge or ditch.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations

regarding wheel weights or counterbalance

weights to increase stability.

Be especially careful when driving on slopes.

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