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7 OPERATION
7.12
MOWING ON SLOPES ______________________________________________
The mower has been designed for good traction and
stability under normal mowing conditions. Use caution
when operating on slopes, especially when the grass is
wet. Wet conditions reduces traction and steering
control.
To minimize the possibility of overturning, the
safest method for operating on hills and terraces
is to travel up and down the face of the slope
(vertically), not across the face (horizontally).
Avoid unnecessary turns, travel at reduced
speeds, and stay alert for hidden hazards.
To ensure best stability always load the left hand
storage rack first and cut with all three
implements powered.
1. Always mow with the engine at full throttle, control
forward speed using traction foot pedal to maintain
proper cutting.
2. Use weight transfer / Traction Boost control as
required to improve weight distribution between cut-
ting implements and machine.
3. If the mower tends to slide or the tyres begin to mark
the turf, angle mower into a less steep slope until
traction is regained or tyre marking stops.
4. If mower continues to slide or mark the turf, the slope
is too steep for safe operation. Do not make another
attempt to climb, and back down slowly.
5. When descending a steep slope, always lower
implements to the ground to reduce the risk of mower
overturning.
See specification section 4.6
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WARNING
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A = Maximum Allowable Slope
A
A = Maximum Allowable Slope
Degrees are shown to the nearest 1/4".
General slope of roadway embankment - 45°
Steepest grass area - 31°
Slope of average roof - 19-1/4°
2nd class highway maximum grade 4-1/2°
Toll road or freeway - 1-3/4°
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