Operating On Slopes - Husqvarna W21 Operator's Manual

• Shut the engine off and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
removing grass catcher.
• Disengage the self-propelled mechanism
or drive clutch on mowers so equipped
before starting the engine.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.

Operating on Slopes

Operating on slopes is one of the operations
where the risk is greatest that the operator
will lose control or the machine will tip over,
which can result in serious injury or death. All
slopes require extra caution. If you feel
unsure, do not mow the slope.
Do as follows
• Remove obstacles such as stones,
tree branches, etc.
• Watch out for and avoid running over
furrows, holes, and bumps. On uneven
terrain, the machine can tip more easily.
Long grass can hide obstacles.
• Mow across the face of slopes: never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
• Mow evenly and slowly.
• If the machine stops while going uphill,
back down slowly.
Do not
• Do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.
• Do not drive the mower on terrain that
slopes more than 10°.
• Do not mow near verges, ditches, or
banks. The operator could lose footing or
balance.
• Do not mow wet grass. Reduced footing
could cause slipping
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mow side to side, not up and down.
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