3.7 Transport
Use extra care when loading the mower onto a truck or a trailer with a ramp. The mower falling
from the ramp could result in serious injury or death.
Use a full width ramp for loading the mower onto a trailer or truck.
Only transport the mower with approved trailers. Open the lap bars to the parking position, press
the start/stop button to power off the mower with the indicator off, and fix the front and rear
wheels and the body with heavy-duty belts to prevent mower movement in any direction and
avoid damage during transport.
Applying the parking brake is not sufficient to lock the mower in place during transport. You
should also fix the mower firmly and horizontally on the carrier and lift the deck to its highest
position.
The angle between the ramp and the ground should not exceed 15 degrees.
Load the mower onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed.
Do not lift the mower by hand.
Be familiar with the control devices before driving the mower up or down a ramp.
Do not operate the mower on public roadways.
Check and abide by local traffic regulations before transporting the mower on roads.
3.8 Towing
Do not tow a weight exceeding 68 kg (150 lbs).
Attach the towed equipment only to the hitch point.
Never allow any person in or on the towed equipment.
Do not tow on slopes of more than 5 degrees. The weight of the towed equipment may cause loss
of traction, control, and the ability to stop when towing on slopes.
Always use extra caution when towing with the zero-turn mower. Make wide turns to avoid jack-
knifing.
Drive at a slow speed and allow an extra distance to stop.
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