Exmark Ultra Vac Frontrunner Operator's Manual page 9

1.4.1 Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction
and/or tip-over could occur. The operator is responsible for safe operation on slopes.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Do not mow slopes when grass is wet.
♦ Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
♦ Do not mow slopes greater than 15
♦ Reduce speed and use extreme caution
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Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep
banks or water. This area can be dangerous, see Figure 1.
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Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases.
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Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
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Avoid sudden stops when mowing downhill. Mower may tip forwards.
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Be aware that loss of traction may occur going uphill. Weight transfer to the
rear wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and
steering.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating
angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing
area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
DANGER
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can
cause sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges, ditches,
steep banks, or water can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious
injury, death or drowning.
degrees.
on slopes.
Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed
changes.
FIGURE 1
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