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XRZ PRO RS
SAFETY
TRANSPORTING
Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious
injury or death.
– Use extreme caution when operating a machine on
a ramp.
– Have the ROPS in the up position and use the seat
belt when loading or unloading the machine unless
the ROPS will not clear the top of an enclosed
trailer.
– Use only a full-width ramp; do not use individual
ramps for each side of machine.
– Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration while
driving the machine on a ramp as this could
cause
a loss of control or a tip-over situation.
– Shut off fuel when transporting.
– Secure the machine to the truck or trailer.
WARNING
TOWING EQUIPMENT SAFETY
– Use extra caution when towing.
– Only tow equipment that has a hitch designed for
towing.
– Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
– Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for towed
equipment, including weight limits and towing on
slopes. The weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction or loss of control. The mower
will respond differently when towing, particularly on
slopes. Towed equipment may cause loss of trac-
tion and loss of control. For example, the load on a
towed trailer may shift during operation adversely
affecting control of the mower and towed equip-
ment.
– Read all safety and operating instructions pertain-
ing to the mower and equipment before towing and
understand and familiarize yourself with the limita-
tions of the mower and towed equipment prior to
towing.
– Always put the ROPS (Roll Over Protection
System) in the raised position before towing and
always use a seatbelt. Wear the seatbelt whenever
the ROPS is raised.
– Always use extra caution when making tight turns.
Make wide turns to avoid jack- knifing.
– Know the conditions such as wet grass/ground,
slopes, lose gravel, etc., as these factors will affect
the traction and handling characteristics of the
mower and towed equipment. For example, wet
grass reduces traction and control of the mower
and towed equipment.
– Travel slowly when towing and allow for extra dis-
tance to stop.
– Never allow children or others in or on towed equip-
ment.
– Always park on level ground when towed equip-
ment is attached, and always apply the parking
brake when leaving the mower.
– Maximum weight of towed equipment recommend-
ed for this mower is 700 lbs. when operating on flat
ground. Note: Maximum weight may be reduced
depending on specific conditions as noted above.
The operator must judge the conditions and deter-
mine if towing is appropriate and what maximum
weight would be safe to tow.
– Maximum tongue weight should not exceed 25 lbs.
WARNING
