Slope Guide - Murray 22106X9A Instruction Book

SLOPE GUIDE
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE,
A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE.
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across the face of slopes,
never up or down elopes.
mower
up or down slopes, never
across the face of slopes.
On s riding mower to determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage tho blade(s), (2) put the unit In reverse, end (3) try to back straight up the
elope. If you can bark up the slope It Is generally safe to mow. However, If you do not feel safe or If you are not completely sure, use this guide
end do not mow • alop.e that Is greater than 15 degrees. If the riding mower Is used with a pull-behind or rear mounted attachment,
do not operate the unit on • slops that Is greater than 10 degrees.
A lS degree elope Is s hill that increases in height at approximately 2.5 feet in 10 feet.
A 10 degree slope Is • hill that Increases In height at approximately 1.7 feet In 10 feet.
A se extreme care at all times, end avoid sudden turns or maneuvers. Follow other instructions In this manual for safety in mowing on
slopes. Operate a rldlng mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate a walk-behind mower across the face
of slopes, never up or down slopes. Use extra care when operating on or near slopes end obstructions.
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