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obstacles, etc.
•
To determine stability on a slope, start at
the bottom and try to drive the machine up
the slope slowly. If you cannot drive up
the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not
operate on it.
•
Always start mowing at the bottom of
slopes. Traveling up slopes, this machine
has more traction traveling in reverse than
forward. Be careful on slopes to avoid
driving into a position where there is not
enough traction to enable driving out or
stopping.
•
Tires may lose traction on slopes even
though the brakes are functioning prop-
erly.
•
Avoid sudden stops and deceleration
when traveling forward downhill as mower
may tip forwards.
•
Do not mow slopes when grass is wet
because slippery conditions will reduce
traction and braking which in turn affects
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.
•
Pass diagonally through sharp dips and
avoid sharp drops.
•
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 ROPS deployed.
•
If machine is equipped with a fi xed ROPS,
always wear seatbelt.
•
If machine is equipped with a foldable
ROPS, always wear seatbelt when ROPS
is deployed.
•
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, then
move the throttle to slow idle.
•
Move ignition switch to “OFF” position (up-
right) and remove key.
Always remove key from ignition
switch when leaving unit unattend-
ed or when not in use.
Emergency shutdown of engine:
If the engine does not stop running with the
throttle at slow idle and the starter switch in
the “OFF” position, the following procedure
will stop the engine.
•
Unplug the wires from the fuel shut-off so-
lenoid (item 34, page 35).
•
Push the engine stop lever forward toward
the radiator (refer to the Engine Manual’s
illustration showing the location of the en-
gine stop lever).
•
It is important that the operator be familiar
with where the parts are located on the
engine.
CAUTION
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