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Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
•
Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
•
Review the slope instructions listed below for
operating the machine on slopes and to determine
whether you can operate the machine in the
conditions on that day and at that site. Changes
in the terrain can result in a change in slope
operation for the machine.
•
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
•
Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
•
Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
•
Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
•
Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards, or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.
•
Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
•
If possible, keep the cutting unit(s) lowered to the
ground while operating on slopes. Raising the
cutting unit(s) while operating on slopes can cause
the machine to become unstable.
•
Use extreme caution with grass-collection systems
or other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause a loss of control.
Starting the Engine
Important:
You may need to bleed the fuel
system when starting a new machine, the engine
no longer runs due to lack of fuel, or you have
replaced or serviced the fuel system components.
1.
Raise the roll bar and lock it into place.
2.
Sit on the seat and fasten the seat belt.
3.
Ensure that the parking brake is set and the
PTO switch is in the O
4.
Remove your foot from traction pedal and
ensure that it is in neutral.
5.
Rotate the key switch to the O
position.
Note:
An automatic timer then controls the
preheat for a few seconds.
6.
After preheating, rotate the key switch to the
Start position, crank the engine for no longer
than 15 seconds, and release the key when
the engine starts.
Note:
If additional preheating is required,
turn the key to the O
O
/P
position. Repeat this process as
N
REHEAT
required.
7.
Move the throttle to idle speed or partial throttle
and run the engine until it warms up.
Important:
When you start the engine for
the first time; or after you change the engine
oil, hydraulic fluid, overhaul the engine, or
replace traction components; operate the
machine in forward and reverse for 1 to 2
minutes. Also, operate the lift lever and PTO
lever to ensure that all parts are properly
operating. Turn the power-steering wheel
to the left and right to check the steering
response. Then shut the engine off, check
the fluid levels, and check for oil leaks, loose
parts, and any other malfunctions.
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position.
FF
/P
N
REHEAT
position, then to the
FF
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