Greenfield Evolution Fastcut Series - Mowing on Slopes

Mowing
on
Slopes:
Exercise
extreme
caution
when
operating
a
ride-on
mower
on a slope.
Slopes
are a
major cause
of
tip-over
and
loss of
control
accidents
involving
ride-on
mowers.
Severe
inj,rry
or
death can occur.
On
any slope
the differential
action
must
be locked
out
for best
traction and
braking
i.e. both
rear
wheels
driving.
Speed
should
be
reduced
on slopes,
particularly when
changing
direction.
Do
not stop
or
start on
slopes
unless
entirely
necessary
or
make sudden
speed
or
directional
changes.
Never
operate
a ride-on
mower
on any
slope
if
it is wet.
Any
grass
in
good
condition
on
slopes
can
cause
your
ride-on
mower
to slide
and
cause
the brakes
to
have
little or
no effect.
A ride-on
mower
should
only
be
operated
up and
down
slopes,
not across.
Before operating
on
a
slope
remove
all
loose
matter,
branches,
rocks etc.
and stay
clear
of
holes, erosion,
tree
roots
etc.
Such
hazards
can
cause
unexpected
and instantaneous
stability
changes.
If a totally
safe
mowing
procedure
cannot
be
planned before
entering
a
sloping
area,
then an
alternative
method
of cutting
the area,
which
does
not risk
the
safety
of the
operator,
should
be
used.
NEVER
tow
or use
any optional
attachment
on
ANY slope.
Don't
mow close
to steep
droP
offs.
MAXIMUM
SLOPES
Never
mow up
hill or
down
hill
on
slopes
which
exceed
10 degrees.
Never
mow across
the
face of
a
slope which
exceeds
5 degrees
If the
operator
of a
ride-on
mower
is not
absolutely
certain
a
slope
does
not exceed
the
previous recommendations,
the
area should
not be entered
until
such
time
a
properly
qualified
person has assessed
and
reported on
the safety
ofthe
area.
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