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Operation
CAUTION
This unit does not have proper turn signals,
lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving
vehicle emblem. Driving on a street or roadway
without such equipment is dangerous and
can lead to accidents causing personal injury.
Driving on a street or roadway without such
equipment may also be a violation of State laws
and the operator may be subject to traffic tickets
and/or fines.
Do Not drive a unit on a public street or roadway.
WARNING
Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of backward tip-over. Backward
tip-over could cause serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating a unit
on a ramp.
• Use only a single, full width ramp; Do Not
use individual ramps for each side of the unit.
• If individual ramps must be used, use enough
ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface
wider than the unit.
• Do Not exceed a 15° angle between ramp and
ground or between ramp and trailer or truck.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit
up a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
• Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit
down a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
WARNING
Loading the mower onto a trailer without strong
enough or properly supported ramps could be
dangerous. The ramps could collapse causing
the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
• Use proper ramps that are secured to the
truck or trailer.
• Keep feet and legs out from under the unit
when loading and unloading.
• If necessary, use assistance when loading.
Consult the NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Code for additional information regarding LPG
transportation.
• Be sure the fuel valve is closed on the tank(s).
• Place spare LPG tank(s) in a DOT approved
storage cage.
– Transport tanks in an upright, vertical and
secure position to minimize movement,
tipping, or physical damage relative to other
tanks or to the storage cage while in transit.
– Place tanks so that valves, fittings, or gauges
are protected from physical damage during
transport.
• Place tank(s) in a well-ventilated trailer.
• Do Not store the tank(s) or machine with
tank(s) in an area where the temperature can rise
above 120°F (49°C). If the temperature exceeds
approximately 160°F (71°C), the tank will release
highly flammable propane vapor. See Preparation
in the Safety Section.
• Do Not transport LPG tank(s) in the passenger
space of a vehicle.
• Do Not transport leaking fuel tanks.
• Trailers must have appropriate markings to
transport LPG.
• Follow NFPA 58 and state and local regulations
for transporting LPG.
Loading a Unit
Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or
trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough to
extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead
of individual ramps for each side of the unit. The
lower rear section of the tractor frame extends back
between the rear wheels and serves as a stop for
tipping backward. Having a full width ramp provides
a surface for the frame members to contact if the
unit starts to tip backward. If it is not possible to use
one full width ramp, use enough individual ramps to
simulate a full width continuous ramp.
Ramp should be long enough so that the angles
between the ramp and the ground and the ramp and
the trailer or truck do not exceed 15°. A steeper angle
may cause mower deck components to get caught as
the unit moves from ramp to trailer or truck. Steeper
angles may also cause the unit to tip backward. If
loading on or near a slope, position the trailer or
truck so it is on the down side of the slope and the
ramp extends up the slope. This will minimize the
ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as level
as possible.
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