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1. Safe Zone—use the
machine here on slopes
less than 15° or flat areas.
2. Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15° and near
drop-offs or water.
3. Water
Towing Safety
•
Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
•
Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle unless
it has a hitch installed.
•
Do not exceed the weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes. The towed
weight must not exceed the weight of the machine
and operator.
•
Never allow children or others near the towed
equipment.
•
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction, increased risk of rollover,
and loss of control. Reduce the towed weight and
slow down.
•
The stopping distance may increase with the
weight of a towed load. Travel slowly and allow
extra distance to stop.
•
Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of
the machine.
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4. W = Width of the machine
5. Keep a safe distance
(twice the width of the
machine) between the
machine and any hazard.
Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
Note:
Always engage the blades with the throttle in
the F
position
(Figure
AST
Disengaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
20
Figure 18
19).
Figure 19
Figure 20
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