HUSTLER SmoothTrak Super S Manual page 117

embankments, water, and other types of hazards to
avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the
ground from breaking away. This will reduce the risk of
the mower suddenly rolling over causing serious injury
or death.
 Use a walk-behind, push mower or hand-held trimmer
on slopes and near drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage
ditches, embankments and water to avoid mower
rollover and serious injury or death.
 Do not tow with this mower.
 Close the fuel shut-off valve when transporting or
storing the mower.
 Never attempt high speed maneuvering, especially in
crowded or congested areas.
 Always maintain a safe distance from people and pets
when mowing. Always stop mower if someone enters
the area.
 Never carry passengers.
 Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the operator.
Always disengage the mower blades and wait for them
to stop before crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
 Always observe traffic laws while driving mower from
one location to another. Watch for traffic when
operating near or crossing roadways.
• Use care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
your vision.
Using a Ramp
 Exercise extreme caution when loading and unloading
a mower onto a truck or trailer with a ramp.
 Use only a single, full width ramp; do not use individual
ramps for each side of the unit. Having a full width
ramp provides a surface for the mower frame to
contact if the unit starts to tip backwards. It also
reduces the risk of a wheel going off and the mower
tipping over.
 Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between the ramp
and the ground or between the ramp and the trailer or
truck.
 Place the deck height adjustment lever in the transport
position before loading or unloading onto a truck or
trailer with a ramp.
 Avoid sudden acceleration when on a ramp.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor in loss-of-control and tip-over
accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. If you cannot back the mower up the
slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope; do not mow it.
REMINDER: Only operate on slopes of 15 degrees or less.
 Use extreme caution when operating on slopes.
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• Be extremely careful changing directions on a
slope. Slow down.
• Do not operate where the mower could slip or tip.
• Turn slowly.
• Turn on the most level part of the slope.
• Never operate the machine on a slope from a
position below the mower.
• When turning downhill, turn slowly and gradually.
 Do not remove or modify the stabilizer wheels.
 Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the mower. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
 Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
 Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
 Do not operate on slopes above retaining walls, drop-
offs, drainage ditches, embankments, water, and other
types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the
edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away. This
will reduce the risk of the mower suddenly rolling over
causing serious injury or death.
 Do not operate on wet grass. Slippery conditions
reduce traction which could cause sliding and loss of
control.
 Do not try to stabilize the mower by putting your foot
on the ground.
 Never make sudden starts, stops, turns, or reversals of
direction, especially when maneuvering on slopes. The
steering is designed for sensitive response. Rapid
movement of the steering control levers in either
direction could result in a reaction of the mower that
can cause serious injury.
 Do not back down slopes. This action may result in a
reaction of the mower (tipping rearward) that can
cause serious physical injury.
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 The Hustler mower
horizontally (traverse) on moderately steep slopes.
When operating on slopes up to 15 degrees, be aware
of any conditions that may cause the mower drive tires
to lose traction resulting in a possible loss of control
of the mower. Operators should not operate on a slope
until they are thoroughly familiar with the equipment.
Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Refer to the Slope Guide, when determining the degree
of slope to be mowed.
If the mower's tires lose traction when operating on
slopes, turn the engine off, if possible, and step off the
operator's platform to the uphill side.
After the mower stops:
• disengage the deck clutch,
• place the steering control levers in the neutral
position,
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