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SLOPE GUIDE
Operate a walk-behind mower
across the face of slopes,
never up or down slopes.
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10 DEGREES 15 DEGREES
a riding mower
up or down slopes, never
across the face of slopes.
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On s riding mower to determine If a slope Is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the
elope. If you can back up the slope, It Is 9enerally safe to mow. However, If you do not feel safe, or if you are not completely sure, use this guide
and do not mow a slope that Is greater than 15 degrees. If the riding mower Is used with a pull-behind or rear mounted attachment,
do not operate the unit on s slope that Is greater than 10 degrees.
A 15 degree elope Is • hill that Increases In height at approximately 2.5 feet In 10 feet•
A 10 degree elope le • hill that Increase8 In height at approximately 1.7 feet In 10 feet.
A se extreme care at all times, and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers. Follow other instructions in this manual for safety in mowing on
elopes. Operate a riding mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate a walk-behind mower across the face
of slopes, never up or down slopes. Use extra care when operating on or near slopes and obstructions.
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