Operate Safely on Slopes

• Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution.
• Use lower speeds while mowing and operating on slopes.
• If you feel uneasy on a hillside, do not mow it.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop while on a slope.
• Rollover can occur before the tires lose traction.
• Use caution if mowing when grass is wet or slippery. Tires may lose traction. Tires may lose traction or slip on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly.
• Avoid starting, stopping or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the PTO and proceed slowly down the slope.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roll over.
• Keep mower deck lowered to ground while operating on slopes. Raising mower deck while operating on slopes can cause machine to become unstable.

  
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