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distance (twice the width of the machine) between
the machine and any hazard. Use a walk behind
machine or a hand trimmer to mow the grass in
these areas.
1. Safe Zone-Use the mower here on slopes less than 15
degrees
2. Danger Zone-Use a walk-behind mower and/or hand
trimmer on slopes greater than 15 degrees
3. Water
4. W=width of the machine
5. Keep a safe distance (twice the width of the machine)
between the machine and any hazard.
•
Avoid starting, stopping or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction; turn slowly and gradually.
•
Do Not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering or stability is in question.
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. The machine can slide even
if the drive wheels are stopped.
•
Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
•
Use extra care while operating with accessories or
attachments, such as grass collection systems.
These can change the stability of the machine
and cause a loss of control. Follow directions for
counter weights.
•
If possible, keep the deck lowered to the ground
while operating on slopes. Raising the deck while
operating on slopes can cause the machine to
become unstable.
Figure 9
Towing Safety
•
Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
•
Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle unless
it has a hitch installed.
•
Do not exceed the weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes. The towed
weight must not exceed the weight of the machine
and operator.
•
Never allow children or others near the towed
equipment.
•
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction, increased risk of rollover,
and loss of control. Reduce the towed weight and
slow down.
•
The stopping distance may increase with the
weight of a towed load. Travel slowly and allow
extra distance to stop.
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Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of
the machine.
Operating the Parking
Brake
Always engage the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Engaging the Parking Brake
Park the machine on a level surface.
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