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1. Safe Zone—use the
machine here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
2. Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees
and near drop-offs or
water.
3. Water
Towing Safety
•
Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
•
Follow the attachment manufacturer's
recommendation for weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes. Towed weight
must not exceed the weight of the machine,
operator, and ballast. Use counterweights or
wheel weights as described in the attachment, or
in towing the machine Operator's Manual.
•
Never allow children or others in or on 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 increases with the weight
of a towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra
distance to stop.
•
Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of
the machine.
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4. W=width of the machine
5. Keep a safe distance
(twice the width of the
machine) between the
machine and any hazard.
Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
Note:
Always engage the blades with the throttle in
the F
position
(Figure
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Figure 21
22).
Figure 22
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