Operating On Hills - Honda H4013 Owner's Manual

Operation on hills
This lawn tractor is intended for use on relatively flat terrain.
Operating on slopes exceeding in 1 O" (17% grade) could cause the tractor
to tip over.
Maximum safe operating angle
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MAXIMUM 10" (17% GRADE)
NOTE: If you feel that you cannot accurately judge the angle of a grade,
we suggest that you obtain an inclinometer. These slope gauges are
available at many hardware stores.
Mowing on hills
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Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution.
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Always drive up and down the face of the grade. Never turn around on
or drive across the face of the grade; this may cause the tractor to tip
over.
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Empty grass bags when they are half full. The weight of full bags could
cause the tractor to tip over.
Stopping on hills
If possible, avoid stopping while driving uphill. If it is necessary to stop on
a hill, follow the procedures below:
1. Push the brake pedal to the floor; the clutch will disengage.
2. Shift the transmission to neutral.
3. Move the P.T.O. lever to the OFF (disengaged) position.
4. Set the parking brake.
Starting on hills
It is important to follow the uphill starting procedure carefully to avoid tip-
ping the lawn tractor over.
1. Set the parking brake and start the engine.
2. Apply pressure to the brake pedal.
3. Move the throttle lever to mid range, and shift the transmission to 1 st
gear position. (The warning buzzer should sound until the parking brake
is released).
4. Release the brake pedal.
5. Wait until the clutch engages, then release the parking brake.
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Abruptly applying the brake pedal while the tractor is rolling
backwards down a slope may cause the tractor to tip over.
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