Driving On Slopes - Husqvarna PT26 D Operator's Manual

• Never use the machine when barefoot. Always
wear protective shoes or protective boots,
preferably with steel toes.
• Make sure that you have first aid equipment close
at hand when using the machine.

Driving on slopes

Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the
risk of the driver losing control of the machine or of it
overturning is the greatest; this can result in serious
injury or death. All slopes demand extra care. If you
cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure, do not
mow it.
WARNING:
Do not drive down slopes with the unit raised.
Control can be reduced due to the changed centre of
gravity.
Do as follows
• Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc.
• Mow up and down, not side-to-side.
• The differential lock should also be used on slopes.
• Never drive the machine on terrain that slopes
more than 10°.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tyres
start to slip, stop the blades and drive slowly down
the slope.
• Always drive evenly and slowly on slopes.
• Always use rops and safety belt when driving on slopes
• Make no sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, and if it proves
necessary, turn slowly and gradually downward, if possible.
• Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows, holes, and
bumps. It is easier for the machine to overturn on uneven
ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Drive slowly. Do not turn the wheel sharply.
• Be extra cautious with any additional equipment, which can
alter the machine's stability.
• Do not mow near verges, ditches, or banks. The machine
can suddenly overturn if one wheel comes over the edge of
a steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives way.
• Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tyres can lose
their grip so that the machine skids.
• Try not to stabilise the machine by putting a foot on the
ground.
• When cleaning under the machine, it may never be driven
near verges or ditches.
Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, not sideways.
Be extra cautious when driving on slopes
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