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OPERATING YOUR ZERO TURN MOWER
Another consideration is to always mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet/3 meters) away from
drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid
a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away and always be aware of
what is located at the bottom of the slope. This will reduce the risk of the machine suddenly rolling over,
causing serious injury or death. Extreme caution should be used when there is a hazard located at the
bottom of the slope. Some examples are: water (e.g., lake, river), cliffs, retaining walls, roads, highways,
buildings, rocks.
These are just a few examples of situations where caution must be used when operating on a slope.
There are many other possibilities too numerous to mention. Remember to always exercise extreme
caution while operating on any slope.
