Mower Operation - Progressive Turf Equipment Slope-Pro Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual
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Slope-Pro

Mower Operation

▪ Do not exceed mower's rated cutting capacity or cut non-
vegetative material.
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Adjust cutting height to AVOID BLADE CONTACT with solid
objects like wire, rocks, posts, curbs, guard rails and fixed
obstructions.
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Do not travel or transporting between work sites with the blade
PTO engaged.
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STOP MOWING immediately if blades strike heavy objects, fixed
structures, metal guard rails and concrete structures:
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Blades can fail from poor maintenance practices and objects can
be thrown with great velocity.
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Inspect and replace any damaged blades.
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Check blade bar and spindle for any damage.
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Do not mow in standing water
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Stop mowing when EXCESSIVE VIBRATION occurs:
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Stop mower blades and engine
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When it is safe to do so, inspect mower for vibration source
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Replace any damaged parts and bent or damaged blades
To avoid serious injury or death from equipment run over:
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Never allow riders on the machine.
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Never ride on the machine.
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Never stand in the path of the machine
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Never stand below or down slope of the machine as it could slide
or roll on top of you.
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Never stand directly upslope of the machine, make sure your
footing is stable and solid to prevent slipping of falling into the path
of the machine.
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Do not operate the machine in areas where you cannot clearly see
in front of the machine path. Failure to see a bystander, drop-off or
obstruction could result in serious injury or death.
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Only start and operate the machine with the remote control
properly fitted to the operator.
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Immediately stop and shut down the machine if a bystander comes
within 300 feet of the machine.
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Never operate the machine towards motor vehicle traffic. Mow in a
direction parallel to vehicle traffic.
Safety Precautions
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