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SLOPE OPERATION
See Figure 16.
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.
Always use the joystick and brake when traveling 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.
OPERATION
TRANSPORTING THE MOWER
See Figure 17.
WARNING:
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer. Press the low speed drive button and care-
fully move the joystick as needed to control the speed.
Always back onto the trailer when loading. 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.
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Fig. 16
Fig. 17
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