Driving On Slopes - Husqvarna Z4818BIA/968999250 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.
• 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.
• If the machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades and back down slowly.
Do not
• Do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.
• Do not drive the mower 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.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting a foot on the ground.
• Do not drive near verges or ditches
when cleaning the machine.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, 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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