Stability/Tipover/Traction - AMC Explorer 33 Operator's Manual

Mower operation
Stability/Tipover/Traction
1. Know the terrain on which you are operating your equipment. There are areas on which your
equipment cannot be safely operated.
2. Avoid operating equipment on hillsides, slopes or rough terrain. DO NOT operate machine
on hillsides or slopes exceeding 15° ( 27% grade).
If safety is in doubt- STAY OFF THE SLOPE.
3. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes above 10° (18% grade) to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Never mow uphill on these slopes - mow downhill only. If a steep
hill must be ascended, back up the hill, and drive forward down the hill, keeping mower
transmission engaged. If it is necessary to tum on a hill, always tum downhill.
4. Mow up and down the face of slopes greater than 5° (9% grade), never across the face.
Be especially cautious when changing directions on all slopes.
5. Operate your machine smoothly and at a ground speed slow enough to insure complete
control at all times. A void erratic operation and excessive speed.
6. Sharp turns on any terrain may cause loss of control. Reduce speed and use caution when
making sharp turns.
7. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts. If machine
is stopped going up a slope, tum the attachment off and back away slowly down the slope
keeping the machine in gear. Do not stop or change speed on slopes.
8. Know the terrain on which you are working. Find hidden obstacles by walking through and
inspecting the area prior to operating your equipment in tha area. Plainly mark obstacles, such
as rocks, ruts or holes and stay well clear of these obstacles when operating.
9. While operating, stay alert for holes, rocks or roots; which may cause damage to equipment
or upset. Keep at least 3 ft. away from drop-offs, ditches, creeks, culverts, washouts and
public highways.
10. Exercise care when mowing around a fixed object to prevent the equipment or attachment
from striking the object. When mowing never deliberately run over any foreign object.
11. Areas wet with dew, rain or snow will be more slippery than firm dry gound. Greater
stopping distances are required in these slippery areas.
12. Learn to expect changes in operating conditions. Adding or removing attachments or weight
to your equipment will make your machine perform differently. Rain, snow, loose gravel,
wet grass, etc., change the tractive conditions of the terrain requiring changes in your
operationg technique, which may include a decision not to operate on that terrain.
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