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4.4. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
You can tip the front mower over if a wheel is over the
edge of a drop-off or if an edge caves in. Uneven ter-
rain can cause the front mower to overturn.
4.5. Never perform mowing operation on wet grass.
4.6. Be sure to shift the 4WD lever to the 4WD position.
4.7. Never use the cruise control during mowing operation.
4.8. Choose a low gear to prevent the need to stop or
shift gears on a slope.
4.9. Avoid sudden starting and stopping.
4.10. Mow up and down a slope; do not mow across it.
4.11. Mow a slope by moving slowly. Do not suddenly
change your speed or direction.
4.12. Do not turn on a slope unless it is necessary, and
then, turn slowly downhill, if possible.
4.13. If the tyres lose traction, disengage the cutting
unit(s) and proceed slowly, straight down the slope.
Do not apply the brake on a front mower that is slid-
ing down a slope. Engage the clutch slowly and
always keep the front mower in gear, especially
when travelling downhill.
4.14. Do not use the grass catcher(s) while you are mow-
ing a steep slope.
4.15. Do not try to stabilize the front mower by putting
your foot on the ground.
4.16. Avoid stopping the front mower on a slope.
5. DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS
5.1. This front mower cannot be driven on a public road
without authorization by a local government agency,
etc. Therefore it may be illegal for the front mower
not only to travel on but also to cross a public road.
5.2. When transporting the front mower on a public road,
load it on a truck or trailer.