How to Operate the Unit on Hills
WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are too steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit across a slope. See the “Slope Guide” in the back of this book for information on how to check slopes.
1.Control the speed only with the speed control pedal. Do not use the brake pedal on a hill.
2.To help prevent an accident, slowly move the speed control pedal. Avoid sudden turns or changes in speed.
3.To reduce forward speed when going down a hill, slowly release the speed control pedal until the unit slows to the desired speed.
How to Stop on a Hill
1.Avoid stopping on a hill. If you must quickly stop in an emergency, remove your right foot from the speed control pedal and quickly depress the left brake pedal.
2.Set the parking brake.
3.Before you dismount from the seat, move the throttle control to SLOW position, move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGED position, turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
How to Start Operation on a Hill
1.Start the engine.
2.Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGED position.
3.Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
4.Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake. As you release the parking brake, push the speed control pedal to the desired speed.
WARNING: Slowly push the speed control pedal as you release the parking brake. The parking brake must be disengaged before the speed control pedal is able to engage the transmission.
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