ENG 34
HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5.5 USING ON SLOPING GROUND
Only mowing in any case on the maxi-
mum gradients already mentioned (
max
10° - 17%
), lawns on a slope have to be
mowed moving up and down and never
across them, taking great care when
changing direction that the highest wheels
do not hit obstacles (such as stones,
branches, roots, etc.) that may cause the
machine to slide sideways, tip over or oth-
erwise cause loss of control.
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF DIRECTION
ON SLOPES, and always engage the parking brake before leaving the
machine stopped and unattended.
Take care when beginning forward movement on sloping
ground to prevent the risk of tipping up. Reduce the forward speed before
going on a slope, particularly downhill.
Never use reverse to reduce speed going downhill. Con-
trol of the machine may be lost, particularly on slippery surfaces.
For mechanical drive models:
Never ride the machine on slopes in neutral gear or
with the clutch out! Always engage a low gear before leaving the
machine stopped and unattended.
For hydrostatic drive models:
Go down slopes without touching the pedal (
☛
4.32) to take advantage of the
braking effect of the hydrostatic drive when the transmission is not engaged.
5.6 TRANSPORTING
If the machine is transported on a truck or trailer, use
suitable equipment for lifting and an appropriate number of people for the
!
WARNING!
➤
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DANGER!
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DANGER!
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WARNING!
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DANGER!
max 10
°
(17%)
WRONG!
RIGHT!
