Using On Slopes; Transporting - GGP ITALY SPA 122 Owner's Manual

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5.5 USING ON SLOPING GROUND
Only mowing in any case on the maxi-
mum gradients already mentioned (max
10° - 17%), lawns on a slope have to be
mowed moving up and down and never
across them, taking great care when
changing direction that the highest
wheels do not hit obstacles (such as
stones, branches, roots, etc.) that may
cause the machine to slide sideways, tip
over or otherwise cause loss of control.
DANGER!
!
ON SLOPES, and always engage the parking brake before leaving the
machine stopped and unattended.
WARNING!
!
ing ground to prevent the risk of tipping up. Reduce the forward speed
before going on a slope, particularly downhill.
DANGER!
!
trol of the machine may be lost, particularly on slippery surfaces.
➤
For mechanical drive models:
DANGER!
!
with the clutch out! Always engage a low gear before leaving the
machine stopped and unattended.
➤
For hydrostatic drive models:
Go down slopes without touching the pedal (☛ 4.32) to take advantage of the
braking effect of the hydrostatic drive when the transmission is not engaged.

5.6 TRANSPORTING

WARNING!
!
suitable equipment for lifting and an appropriate number of people for
the weight involved and the type of lifting system used. The machine
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF DIRECTION
Take care when beginning forward movement on slop-
Never use reverse to reduce speed going downhill. Con-
Never ride the machine on slopes in neutral gear or
f the machine is transported on a truck or trailer, use
HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
RIGHT!
max 10° (17%)