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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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4.9.6 Un-level Ground
When mowing across uneven areas such as road shoulders, ditch edges, and other uneven terrain, position
mower so that one support wheel is near the highest point to prevent blades from cutting into gravel or dirt; see
Figure 4.22. Contact with the ground will cause accelerated wear on the machine blades and/or blade carrier
and cause severe shock loads on the machine driveline resulting in premature damage to these components.
Blades contacting the ground may cause objects to be thrown out from under the mower deck. Always avoid
operating the mower at a height or position which may cause the blades to contact the ground. Cutting into the
berm or edge of the ditch will cause abnormal and accelerated blade wear and possible blade component
failure.
Figure 4.22 – Uneven Ground, Ride On The Tyres Not The Blade Carrier
4.10 Road Transporting The Machine
IMPORTANT: Fully read and understand Section 4.8 with regards to safe driving practice.
DANGER! When the machine is lifted, the centre of gravity is raised and possibility of
overturning is increased. Drive slowly and use extreme caution when turning on hillsides.
Overturning the machine could result in the tractor and/or machine turning over resulting in
serious injury or death.
Raise the machine sufficiently off the ground in order to give ground clearance over road
obstacles, yet low enough to maintain on road stability.
This will ensure the best chance of safe transportation.
Make sure that the lower link chains are tight on the tractor before entering a public road to ensure
the machine doesn’t sway excessively, compromising safety to the tractor/operator, bystanders
and other road users.
WARNING! Only carry the machine behind a properly sized and equipped tractor which
exceeds the weight of the machine by at least 20%; see machine weights in Section 1.5.1.
Never carry the machine on any other type of vehicle. Never carry the machine at speeds
over 20 mph (32 kmh).
DANGER! Never allow children or other persons to ride on the tractor or machine. Falling
off can result in serious injury or death.
Figure 4.23 – Follow Safe Driving Practices
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