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operation. Use common sense and good
judgment when performing this evaluation.
Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can
quickly affect the operation of the machine on
a slope.
•
Operate across slopes, never up and down. Avoid
operation on excessively steep or wet slopes.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do
not operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water, or other hazards. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe
distance (twice the width of the machine) between
the machine and any hazard. Use a walk-behind
machine or a handheld tool to operate in these
areas.
•
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. These can change the stability of
the machine and cause a loss of control. Follow
directions for counterweights.
•
If you lose control of the machine, step off and
away from the direction of travel of the machine.
Operating the Parking
Brake
Always engage the parking brake when you shut off
the machine or leave it unattended. Before each use,
check the parking brake for proper operation.
If the parking brake does not hold securely, adjust it;
refer to
Adjusting the Brakes (page
Pull the parking-brake lever rearward to engage it
(Figure
9).
Push the parking-brake lever forward to disengage it.
Operating the
Power-Takeoff (PTO)
Switch
Use the power-takeoff (PTO) switch in conjunction with
the motion-control levers to engage and disengage
the mower blades or power attachments.
Engaging the Power-Takeoff (PTO)
Switch
46).
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Figure 9
1. Parking brake—engaged
Figure 10
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2. Parking
brake—disengaged
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