Exmark Frontrunner Operating Manual page 11

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See inside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the
area to be mowed.
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Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep
banks or water. This area can be dangerous, see Figure 1.
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Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases.
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Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
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Avoid sudden stops when mowing downhill. Tractor may tip forwards.
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Be aware that loss of traction may occur going uphill. Weight transfer to the
rear wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and
steering.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating
angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing
area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Use extreme care with attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine and cause loss of control.
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Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or
counterweights to improve stability.
1.4.5 A Rollover Protection System (roll bar) is installed on the unit.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ There is no rollover protection when the
roll bar is down.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches,
steep banks, or water can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious
injury, death or drowning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked
♦ Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
♦ Do not wear seat belt when the roll bar is
♦ Drive slowly and carefully.
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permits.
FIGURE 1
DANGER
position and use seat belt.
necessary.
down.
Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
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