Mean Green Products CXR-52"/60" ZTR, Руководство оператора

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going off and the machine tipping over. Do not exceed a 15-degree angle between the ramp and the ground
or between the ramp and the trailer or truck. When on a ramp avoid sudden acceleration.
Slope operation (see page 25)
Slopes are a major factor in loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it; do not
mow it. REMINDER: Only operate on slopes of 15 degrees or less.
Use extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Be extremely careful changing di rections on a slope. Slow down.
• Do not operate where the machine could slip or tip.
• Turn slowly
• Turn on the most l evel part of the slope
• To maximize traction, it is better to turn the front of the machine uphill, rather than downhill. If drive tires
lose traction, steering control is lost which could cause serious injury or death.
• If it becomes necessary to turn downhill, turn slowly and gradually.
Do not remove or modify the stabilizer wheels. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden objects.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Remove obstacles such as rocks,
tree limbs, etc. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Avoid starting and stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. Mow a safe distance (minimum
of 10 feet, 3.05 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.
This will reduce the risk of the machine suddenly rolling over causing serious injury or death. Use a walk
behind, push mower or hand-held trimmer on slopes and near drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches,
embankments and water to avoid machine rollover and serious injury or death.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding and loss of steering control.
Do not tow on slopes. The weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and control.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.
If the mower’s tires lose traction
when operating on slopes, disengage the deck blade switch, place the drive control bars in the neutral
position, ensure engagement of emergency brake, turn the key to the OFF position and get help. Never make
sudden starts, stops, turns, or reverse direction, especially when maneuvering on slopes. The steering is
designed for sensitive response. Rapid movement of the steering control levers in either direction could
result in a reaction of the machine that can cause serious injury.
Never stop suddenly while backing down slopes. This action may result in a reaction of the machine that
can cause serious physical injury. The Mean Green
Mower is capable of operating horizontally (traverse)
on moderate slopes. When operating on slopes up to 15 degrees, be aware of any conditions that may
cause the mower drive tires to lose traction resulting in a possible loss of control of the machine. An
operator should not operate on a slope until he is thoroughly familiar with the equipment.
Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Refer to Slope Guide, page 25A when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. It is strongly
recommended that the operator drive the machine off of the slope, using extreme caution, if any sign of
loss of traction is detected. Wait until the condition that caused the problem is resolved before attempting
to operate on the slope again. Terrain conditions can affect traction resulting in possible loss of control of
the machine. Some of the conditions to be aware of are:
1. Wet terrain
2. Depressions in the ground; i.e. holes, ruts, washouts
3. Mounds of dirt
4. Soil type; i.e. sand, loose dirt, gravel, clay
5. Grass type, density, and height
6. Extremely dry conditions of grass
7. Tire pressure