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unavoidable. If possible, drive slowly and in a large curve in the down-slope direction.
Do not mow wet grass, particularly on slopes, as wheel grip is reduced on wet grass.
The ride-on mower could slide and become uncontrollable for the user.
The gearbox must never be disengaged via the gearbox freewheel when driving on
slopes.
Special care must be taken when operating attachments on slopes (altered weight
distribution of the machine).
If the wheels start to slip or if the vehicle becomes stuck in the up-slope direction when
driving on an incline, the mowing blade or the attachment must be disengaged. Then
leave the slope by driving slowly downhill in a straight line.
Never try to stabilize the ride-on mower by pressing on the ground with your foot.
The weight of the grass catcher box increases the danger of the ride-on mower tipping
over, particularly when it is full.
Never empty or lift the grass catcher box on an incline.
Stopping and parking
The ride-on mower must only be parked on a level surface. Make sure that the ride-on
mower has come to a complete standstill before you dismount.
Beware of the cutting tool running on for several seconds before coming to a standstill.
Before leaving the driver’s seat, disengage the mowing blade or the drive to the
attachments, lower the mowing deck and all attachments, set all control levers to the
neutral position, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition
key.
Keep the ignition key in a place where only authorized persons can access it.
Tips for proper mowing:
• Pay attention to ensure that you do not run into or over anything that could damage
the mower. The lawn mower could be damaged and/or the machine could inflict bodily
injury.
• A hot engine, exhaust or drive unit can burn the skin if touched. Thus, do not touch
these parts unless the mower has been switched off for a while and you know that they
have cooled down!
• Insucient daylight or even a insufficient level of artificial light is one reason not to mow.
• Check the mower, the blade and other parts if they have struck a foreign object or if
the machine vibrates more than usual.
• Do not make any adjustments or repairs until the engine has been switched off. Pull
the plug boot. (22).
• Pay special attention if you are mowing directly next to a street or are close by one
(traffic). Always keep the grass chute pointed away from the street.
• Avoid mowing in places where the wheels have trouble gripping or mowing is unsafe
in any other way.
• Before you back up, ensure that nobody is standing behind you especially little
children, who are more difficult to see.
• When mowing over thick, high grass, select the highest cutting level and mow at a
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