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UNEVEN TERRAIN
Be careful when operating mower
on uneven ground.
Do not operate on steep slopes.
Operation on a steep slope could
cause loss of control, machine to
overturn and personal injury or
death.
• Do not operate on slopes over 15 degrees
(27%). This machine was not specifi cally
designed to operate on steep slopes.
• The operator is responsible for safe opera-
tion on slopes, even slopes of 15 degrees
(27%) or less. Only the operator can de-
termine the stability of the mower on a
given slope based on existing conditions
like: machine speed and direction, slope
variation, slipperiness, drop-off s, holes,
obstacles, etc.
• To determine the angle of a slope, an
angle measuring device (protractor/incli-
nometer) is readily available at your local
hardware store.
• Always start mowing at the bottom of
slopes. Traveling up slopes, this machine
has more traction traveling forward than
reverse. Be careful on slopes to avoid
driving forward into a position where there
is not enough traction to enable backing
out or stopping.
• Tires may lose traction on slopes even
though the brakes are functioning prop-
erly.
• Avoid sudden starts and acceleration
when traveling forward uphill as mower
may tip backwards.
• Do not mow slopes when grass is wet
because slippery conditions will reduce
traction and braking which in turn aff ects
steering.
• Use caution when making turns. Slow the
mower down before making sharp turns.
Unit can spin very rapidly by positioning
one lever too much ahead or behind the
other.
• Look around you to be sure the area is
clear before turning or backing up.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in
speed or direction.
• Follow manufacturer’s recommendation
for counterweights for added stability
when operating on slopes or using front
or rear mounted attachments. Remove
weights when not required.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or oth-
er attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine. Do not use grass
catcher on steep slopes.
• Do not operate without OPS installed.
• Always wear seatbelt.
• Be certain that the seatbelt can be re-
leased quickly if the machine is driven or
rolls into ponds or water.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances
such as, branches, doorways, or electri-
cal wires, before driving under any objects
and do not contact them.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
• Set the throttle at 1/3 open. Allow engine
to idle at this setting for several minutes.
• Move ignition switch to “OFF” position (up-
right) and remove key.
• Never use carburetor choke to stop en-
gine.
Always remove key from ignition
switch when leaving machine unat-
tended or when not in use.
CAUTION
WARNING
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