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OPERATION
SLOPE OPERATION
See Figure 13.
DANGER:
Slopes are a major factor related to tip-over and roll-over
accidents that result in death or severe injury. Operation
on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on
a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt
to mow steep slopes greater than 15 degrees. Do not
operate in reverse down a slope, unless the mower stops
while going uphill. In that situation, stop the blades, look
behind you, and back up slowly. Make a copy or cut out
the slope guide image later in this manual and use to
determine if your slope is too steep for safe operation.
Mow up and down, not across the face of slopes.
Do not mow on wet grass. Wet grass can cause the tires
to lose traction or slip on slopes, even though the brakes
are functioning properly.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
Drive slowly and do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.
Avoid stopping on slope if at all possible. If stopping is
unavoidable, make sure to engage parking brake. When
restarting, use lowest possible speed. If turning is neces-
sary, exercise extreme caution when changing direction
and always turn downhill.
Never attempt to stabilize the mower on a slope by plac-
ing your foot on the ground during operation.
If using the optional bagger kit, use extreme caution and
operate the mower slowly when operating on slopes, as
the bagging kit can change the stability of the mower.
Always use the brakes when travelling down the slope.
Do not attempt to let the mower coast downhill in neutral.
If at any point the tires lose traction while operating on
a slope, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and
carefully straight down the slope.
If the mower stops while going uphill, stop blades, look
behind you, and back up slowly.
TRANSPORTING THE MOWER
See Figure 14.
WARNING:
Use care when driving the mower off of or onto a trailer
or truck and press the brake pedal as needed to control
the speed. The mower will freely roll if it is moved on
an inclined surface without pressing the brake pedal or
setting the parking brake. When loading or unloading
the mower, do not exceed the maximum recommended
operation angle of 15°. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in loss of control and result in death, serious
personal injury, or property damage.
WARNING:
Use care when loading or unloading the mower onto a
trailer. Ensure the cutting deck is raised to the highest
position so that it is not caught on the ramp. The wheels
on the mower can go off the ramp or trailer, causing the
mower to pivot or tip over, and result in a crush hazard
that can cause death or serious personal injury.
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
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