Slope Guide - Murray 20646X9A Instruction Book

SLOPE GUIDE
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE,
A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE.
Operate a walk-beilind mower
across the face of slopes,
never up or down slopes.
up or down Mopes, never
across the face of slopes.
On a riding mower to determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(e), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to hack straight up the
elope, ff you can back up the slope it Is generally safe to mow. However, if you do nat feel safe or if you are nat completely sure, use this guide
and do not mow a slope that Is greater than 15 degrees, If the riding mower Is used with s poll-behind or rear mounted attachmlmt,
do nat operate the unit on a slope that is grest_ than 10 degrees.
A 15 degree slope Is a hill that increases In height at approx|rnately 2.5 feet in 10 feeL
A 10 degree slops Is a hill that increases In height at approximately 1.7 feet in 10 feet.
A se exbeme care at all times, end avoid sudden turns or maneuvers. Follow other ]natruations In this manual for safety In mowing on
slopes, Opme riding mower up or down slopes, never across the face of s]opes. Operate a walk-behind mower acmes the face
of elopes, never up or down slopes. Use extra _sre when operating on or near slopes and obstructions.
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