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OPERATION
ON HILLS
This lawn
tractor
is intended
for use on relatively
flat terrain.
Operating
on
slopes
exceeding
10"
(17%
grade)
could
cause
the tractor
to tip over.
Maximum safe operating angle
MAXIMUM
loo 117% 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:
.
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
shift
lever
will
return
to the
NEUTRAL
position.
2. Move the PTO lever to the OFF (disengaged)
position.
3. 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. Release
the parking
brake.
2. Slowly
move
the shift
lever
to the desired
speed
range.
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Moving
the
shift
lever too quickly
while
starting
uphill may
cause the lawn tractor
to tip over backwards.
Always
move the shift lever
slowly
and gradually.
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