Be very careful when making a turn on a slope.
Drive slowly on a slope.
Do not operate on the ground where the mower may slide or tilt.
Make a turn slowly.
For maximum traction, keep the front of the mower uphill.
The loss of traction of the driving wheels may cause loss of steering control, which may result in
severe injury or death.
Drive slowly when turning downhill.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain may overturn the
mower.
Note that tall grass can hide obstacles.
Clean rocks, tree branches, and other obstacles.
Move slowly and gradually on a slope. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Do not power on or off the mower on a slope. If the wheels lose traction, turn off the blade
motor and drive slowly straight down the slope.
During mowing, keep a safe distance (minimum of 3,050 mm or 120 inches) away from drainage
ditches, retaining walls, embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel
dropping over the edge or the ground breaking away. This will reduce the risk of the mower
suddenly rolling over, which could cause either serious injury or death.
Use a walk-behind push mower or a handheld trimmer on slopes and near drainage ditches,
retaining walls, embankments, and water to avoid rollover of the mower.
Do not mow on wet lawns. Reduced traction may cause sliding and loss of steering control.
Do not tow on slopes. The weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and
control.
If the mower tires lose traction when operating on slopes, turn off the blade motor, place the left
and right lap bars in the parking position, and press the start/stop button. Ensure that the
indicator is off, and get help.
Do not make sudden starts, stops, and turns, or suddenly reverse the direction, especially when
mowing on slopes.
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