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MOWING AND TRANSPORTING
MOWING ON SLOPES:
• Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning and loss of control. Mow across the face
of slopes, never up and down.
• Maintain a firm grip on the handles, as the mower will run away if released.
• Wear suitable boots for the terrain. Do not continue mowing if you are slipping while walking. Exercise extreme
caution if the grass is damp.
• Do not mow an area with a slope greater than 12 degrees to the horizontal.
• Be extremely cautious when pulling the mower backwards. This is particularly important on slopes. Wear
strong non - slip footwear and keep well back from the mower.
• Never leave the mower parked on a slope. This applies even if you leave the mower for an instant.
TRANSPORTING
Always turn the fuel tap off when transporting.
It is easier to transport the mower in a trailer, using ramps to drive the mower into position. Select “low” gear
and a low throttle setting when driving up ramps. Ensure the ramps are not too steep or slippery. Firmly tie the
mower in position once it is in the trailer.
The XE560 mower will fit in the back of a family sized station wagon, with the handle folded down. Never attempt
to lift the mower on your own, and always secure the mower from moving once it is in place.
TO FOLD THE HANDLE:
• Remove the rear handle attachment bolts on each side of the engine mounting plate,
• Withdraw the clip from the lower end of the gear change lever control rod, and move the rod clear of the
lower lever.
• Disengage the starting cord from the guide on the right hand handle and allow the starting handle to
withdraw to the engine cover.
• Loosen the front two handle attachment bolts while holding the handle to prevent it falling.
• Fold the handle forward. Ensure that the handle clears the “raise and lower” lever as it is lowered onto
the front cover. Place a rag or other soft material under the handle if you wish to protect the paint on the
front cover.
