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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals
in the safety section. Knowing this information could help
you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death or
drowning.
A loss of traction is a loss of steering control.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover:
• Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• When mowing slopes, gradually work from
lower to higher areas on the incline.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
• Turn up, into an incline when changing
directions on slopes. Turning down the slope
reduces traction.
• Attachments change the handling characteristics
of the machine. Use extra caution when using
attachments with the machine.
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1. Safe Zone-use the machine here
2. Use walk behind mower and/or hand trimmer near drop-offs
and water.
3. Water
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Figure 9
Using the Rollover Protection
System (ROPS)
WARNING
To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the roll
bar in the fully raised locked position and use the
seat belt.
WARNING
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is
in the down position.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is
in the down position.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact
them.
Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
1. To raise the roll bar, remove the hair cotter pin and
remove the locking pins.
2. Raise the roll bar to the upright position (Figure 10).
Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll
bar in the fully raised position.
3. Install the locking pins. Secure the pins by installing the
hair cotter pin (Figure 10).
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Figure 10
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