OPERATION 7
en-30
7.9
MOWING ON SLOPES ______________________________________________________
The mower is made to have good traction and to have good
balance. Operate the mower with caution when you drive on a
slope. If you drive on wet grass, the traction and steering
control of the mower is decreased.
1.
Always cut the grass with the engine at full throttle.
Control the forward speed with the steering control
levers to keep the correct performance.
2.
If the mower moves to the side or the tires damage the
turf, drive the mower on a slope with a decreased
angle.
3.
If the mower continues to move to the side and damage
the turf, the slope is at an angle that is not safe. Do not
continue to drive toward the top of the slope. Carefully
drive toward the bottom of the slope.
4.
When you drive toward the bottom of a slope with a
high angle, lower the cutting unit to the ground. This
procedure makes sure the mower does not turn upside
down.
5.
Correct tire pressure is necessary for maximum
traction.
Rear - 8-10 psi (0.55-0.69 BAR)
WARNING
To make sure that the mower does not turn over, the safest
method to drive on a slope is to drive vertically. Travel at a
slow speed and do not make turns that are not necessary.
Check for hazards on the road that are not visible to the
drivers. Keep the cutting unit lowered when you operate on
the slopes.
CAUTION
Do not operate the mower on the slopes greater than 15°
or a 26.8% slope.
15° Maximum
15° Maximum
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0°
0
%
2-
3
/4°
5
%
5-
3
/4°
10
%
8
-1/2°
15
%
11-1/4°
20
%
14°
25
%
16-
3
/4°
3
0
%
19-1/4°
3
5
%
21-
3
/4°
40
%
24-1/
4°
45
%
26-1/2°
50
%
2
8
-
3
/4°
55
%
3
1°
60
%
33
°
65
%
3
5°
70
%
3
6-
3
/4°
75
%
38
-
3
/4°
8
0
%
40-1/4°
8
5
%
42°
90
%
4
3
-1/2°
95
%
45°
100
%
General slope of roadway embankment - 45°
Steepest Grass Area - 31°
Slope of the average roof - 19-1/4°
2nd Class highway maximum grade 4-1/2°
Toll road or freeway - 1-3/4°
Grade
Degrees
