HUSTLER 42 Owner's Manual page 8

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WARNING:
Read Owner's Manual and decals before
attempting to operate this machine.
WARNING:
Roll over!
• Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet)
away from drop-offs, retaining walls,
drainage ditches, embankments, water,
and other types of hazards to avoid a
wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid
the ground from breaking away.
WARNING:
Back over!
• Do not carry passengers
• Always stop machine if someone enters
the area.
• Always be aware of what is behind the
machine before backing up. Do not mow
in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and
while backing up.
WARNING:
Roll over!
• Slow down before turning.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15
degrees.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and
gradual. Never make sudden changes in
speed and direction.
• Do not mow on slopes above a retaining
wall or drop-off.
WARNING:
Ejection!
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15
degrees.
• Keep all movement on slow and gradual
when going up or down slopes.
• Do not remove or modify stabilizer
wheels or injury can result.
WARNING:
Loss of traction/control on slopes!
• Shut off blades.
• Back slowly down the slope when loss of
traction occurs.
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