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7 OPERATION
7.18 MOWING ON SLOPES_________________________________________________
The mower has been designed for good traction and
stability under normal mowing conditions. Use caution
when operating on slopes, especially when the grass
is wet. Wet grass reduces traction and steering control.
1. Always mow with the engine at full throttle, control
forward speed using traction foot pedal to
maintain proper cutting.
2. Use weight transfer control as required to improve
weight distribution between decks and mower.
3. If the mower tends to slide or the tyres begin to
mark the turf, angle mower into a less steep slope
until traction is regained or tyre marking stops.
4. If mower continues to slide or mark the turf, the
slope is too steep for safe operation. Do not make
another attempt to climb, and back down slowly.
5. When descending a steep slope, always lower
implements to the ground to reduce the risk of
mower overturning.
Correct tyre pressure is essential for maximum
traction. See Specification.
WARNING
To Minimize The Possibility Of Overturning,
The Safest Method For Operating On Hills
And Terraces Is To Travel Up And Down The
Face Of The Slope (Vertically), Not Across
The Face (Horizontally). Avoid Unnecessary
Turns, Travel At Reduced Speeds, And Stay
Alert For Hidden Hazards.
To Ensure best Stability Always Load The Left
Hand Storage Rack First And Cut With All
Three Units Powered.
WARNING
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER
THAN 16°
XX° Maximum
A = Maximum Allowable Slope
0°
0%
2-3/4°
5%
5-3/4°
10%
8
-1/2°
15%
11-1/4°
20%
14°
25
%
16-3/4°
3
0
%
19-1/4°
3
5%
21-3/4°
40%
24-1/4°
45
%
26-1/2°
50%
28-3/4°
55
%
31°
60
%
33°
65
%
35°
70%
36-3/4°
75%
38-3/4°
80%
40-1/4°
8
5%
42°
90%
43-1/2°
95%
45°
100%
Degrees
Grade
A = Maximum Allowable Slope
General slope of roadway embankment - 45°
Steepest grass area - 31°
Slope of average roof - 19.25°
2nd class highway maximum grade 4.5°
Toll road or freeway - 1.75°
Degrees are shown to the nearest 1/4”.
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