DANGER
Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death or
drowning.
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar
is down.
Always keep the roll bar in the raised and locked
position and use the seat belt.
Read and follow the rollover protection instructions
and warnings.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover:
• Do not operate near drop-offs or near water.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
Figure 13
1. Safe Zone
2. Use walk behind mower
and/or hand trimmer near
drop-offs and water.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet and
head is recommended.
3. Water
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Figure 18) out to
the neutral locked position.
2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to set
the parking brake (Figure 14). The parking brake
lever should stay firmly in the engaged position.
1. Parking brake lever
WARNING
The parking brake may not hold the machine
parked on a slope and could cause personal
injury or property damage.
Do not park on slopes unless the wheels are
chocked or blocked
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to
release the parking brake (Figure 14).
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Figure 14