Mower
operation
Stability/Tipover/Traction
1. Know the terrain on which you are operating your equipment. There are areas on which your
equipment cannot be safely operated.
2.
Avoid operating equipment on hillsides, slopes or rough terrain. DO NOT operate machine
on hillsides or slopes exceeding
15°
( 27% grade).
If
safety is in doubt- STAY OFF THE SLOPE.
3. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes above
10
° (18% grade)
to
prevent
tipping or loss
of
control. Never mow uphill on these slopes - mow downhill only.
If
a steep
hill must be ascended, back
up
the hill, and drive forward down the hill, keeping mower
transmission engaged.
If
it is necessary
to
tum on a hill, always tum downhill.
4. Mow
up
and down the face
of
slopes greater than 5° (9% grade), never across the face.
Be especially cautious when changing directions on all slopes.
5.
Operate your machine smoothly and at a ground speed slow enough
to
insure complete
control at all times. A void erratic operation and excessive speed.
6.
Sharp turns on any terrain may cause loss
of
control. Reduce speed and use caution when
making sharp turns.
7.
Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
If
machine
is stopped going
up
a slope, tum the attachment
off
and back away slowly down the slope
keeping the machine in gear. Do not stop or change speed on slopes.
8. Know the terrain on which you are working. Find hidden obstacles by walking through and
inspecting the area prior to operating your equipment in tha area. Plainly mark obstacles, such
as rocks, ruts or holes and stay well clear
of
these obstacles when operating.
9. While operating, stay alert for holes, rocks or roots; which may cause damage
to
equipment
or upset. Keep at least 3
ft.
away from drop-offs, ditches, creeks, culverts, washouts and
public highways.
10
. Exercise care when mowing around a fixed object
to
prevent the equipment or attachment
from striking the object. When mowing never deliberately run over any foreign object.
11.
Areas wet with dew, rain or snow will be more slippery than firm dry gound. Greater
stopping distances are required in these slippery areas.
12
. Learn
to
expect changes in operating conditions. Adding or removing attachments or weight
to
your equipment will make your machine perform differently. Rain, snow, loose gravel,
wet grass, etc
.,
change the tractive conditions
of
the terrain requiring changes in your
operationg technique, which may include a decision not
to
operate on that terrain.
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