SLOW DOWN BEFORE CHANGING DIRECTION ON
SLOPES. Never use reverse to reduce speed going downhill: you may lose control
of the machine, particularly on slippery surfaces. Never ride the machine on slopes
in neutral or with the clutch out! Always engage a low gear and the parking brake
before leaving the machine at a 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.
5.6 TRANSPORTING
If the machine is transported on a truck or trailer, use
ramps with suitable resistance, width and length. Load the machine with the engine
switched off, without a driver and pushed by an adequate number of people. During
transport, close the fuel stopcock (if fitted), lower the cutting deck, engage the
parking brake and fasten the machine securely with ropes or chains to the hauling
device.
5.7 ADVICE ON HOW TO OBTAIN A GOOD CUT
1.
To keep a lawn green and soft with a good appearance, it should be cut regularly
without damaging the grass.
2.
It is always better to cut the grass when dry.
3.
The blade must be in good condition and well sharpened so that the grass is cut
straight without any ragged edge that leads to yellowing at the ends.
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