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• Be extremely careful changing directions on a slope.
Slow down.
• Do not operate where the machine could slip or tip.
• Turn slowly
• Turn on the most
level 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 mower 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 20 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 20 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
The attachments mounted to the mower will also affect the way it handles on a slope. Be aware that each
attachment’s characteristics vary.
Another consideration is to always 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 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:
1.
Water; i.e. lake, river
2.
Cliffs, retaining walls
3.
Roads, highways
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