Mean Green Products STALKER, Owner'S Manual, Page: 18 / 48

Slow down before turning.
Turn the key to the OFF position, remove key and disconnect battery cables by pulling inward on
RED battery
quick disconnect handle in battery box compartment before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the
discharge chute. Never clear the discharge chute with the machine running. Turn
the key to the OFF position, remove key, and make sure the blades have stopped before cleaning.
Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area.
Never use your hand!
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Exercise caution when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck.
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage
of mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to
operate the mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.
If any attachment or additional weight is mounted on the rear or side of the unit (depending on
model), any rapid movement in either direction could result in a reaction of the machine
that can cause serious injury.
Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent
fires by keeping battery compartment, deck and operator’s
station clean of accumulated trash, grass clippings,
and other debris.
Using a ramp
Use extreme caution when loading and unloading a unit onto a truck or trailer with a ramp.
Use only a single, full width ramp; do not use individual ramps for each side of the unit.
Having a full width ramp provides a surface for the mower frame to contact if the
unit starts to tip backwards. It also reduces the risk of a wheel going off and the
machine tipping over. Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between the ramp and the ground
or between the ramp and the trailer or truck. When on a ramp avoid sudden acceleration.
NOTE:
To lock deck height in highest position for travel or loading/unloading – Pull Deck Height
Adjustment Handle completely rearward until handle locks in highest position. To lower deck from highest
position – pull rearward on Deck Height Adjustment Handle
with one hand next pull rearward on Deck
Height Locking Handle with other hand ; proceed to lower Deck Height Adjustment Handle to desired
height. **See Fig.14 Page 19**
Slope operation (see page 12A)
Slopes are a major factor in loss-of-control and tip-over
accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All
slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope
or if you feel uneasy on it; do not mow it. REMINDER: Only
operate on slopes of 15 degrees or less.
Use extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Be extremely careful changing directions on a slope.
Slow down.
• Do not operate where the machine could slip or tip.
• Turn slowly
• Turn on the most level part of the slope
• To maximize traction, it is better to turn the front of the
machine uphill, rather than downhill.
If drive tires lose
traction, steering control is lost which could cause
serious injury or death.
• If it becomes necessary to turn downhill, turn slowly
and gradually.
Do not remove or modify the stabilizer wheels.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Avoid starting and stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet, 3.05 meters)
away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches,
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