Driving On Slopes - Husqvarna WH4817E, WH3615E Operator's Manual

Driving on Slopes

Driving on slopes is one of the operations
where the risk is greatest that the driver will
lose control or the machine will tip over, which
can result in serious injury or death. All
slopes require extra caution. If you cannot
reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure,
do not mow the slope.
Do as follows
• Remove obstacles such as stones,
tree branches, etc.
• Watch out for and avoid driving over
furrows, holes, and bumps. On uneven
terrain, the machine can tip more easily.
Long grass can hide obstacles.
• Mow up and down, not side-to-side.
• If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades and back down slowly.
• Drive evenly and slowly. Use small
movements of the steering controls.
• Be extra cautious with any additional
equipment, which can alter the
machine's stability.
Do not
• Do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.
• Do not drive the machine on terrain that
slopes more than 10°.
• Do not mow near verges, ditches, or
banks. The machine can suddenly spin
around if a wheel goes over the edge of
a drop or ditch, or if an edge gives way.
• Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and
the tires can lose their grip, so that the
machine slides.
• Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, and
if it proves necessary, turn slowly and
gradually downward, if possible.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
the tires begin to slip, shut down the
blades and drive slowly straight down the
slope.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mow up and down, not side-to-side
Be extra cautious when driving on slopes
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