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Never operate on a slope greater than 15 degrees
- a slope that has 5.4 feet of elevation change
over any 20 foot segment. See Slope Identification
Guide (Reference 2.4.9) in this Operator Manual.
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Reduce speed and use extra care when mowing on
slopes. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel
uncomfortable, do not drive on the slope.
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Avoid turning the product down slopes. Turn up
slopes.
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Always keep the product in gear when going down
slopes. Do not coast downhill.
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Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid making
sudden changes in speed or direction. Make turns
slowly and gradually.
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Avoid mowing grass that is slippery, wet, or soft.
Operating on wet or soft slopes can cause loss of
control, which can lead to tip over.
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Use extra care while operating the product with a
grass catcher or other attachments.They can affect
the stability of the product.
2.4.9 SLOPE IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death,
never operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Always check the degree of slope on the lawn surface
before attempting to mow in that area.
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Download an inclinometer app onto your mobile
device that measures slopes.
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Place a flat piece of wood or metal, 4-6 feet in
length, on the surface of the slope.
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Open the app and place your phone (2) on the flat
piece of metal or wood (1) to determine the exact
slope of your lawn. Do not mow if the slope is
greater than 15 degrees
2.4.10 DROP-OFFS AND WATER
Drop-offs around steps and water are a common
hazard. Never operate your mower down a slope
towards water, a retaining wall, or other drop-off. Use
extra caution when operating the mower in the vicinity
of such hazards.
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To reduce the risk of falling into water, down steps, or
over the edge of a drop-off, always leave yourself two
mower widths of clearance between your mower and
the hazard. Failure to maintain sufficient clearance
may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.
2.4.11 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This mower features a Safety Interlock System
consisting of the parking brake, operator presence
switch, PTO switch and start key to protect the operator
and others from accidental injury due to unintentional
start. Test the system before each use to ensure it is
working properly.
1. The operator must be on the seat when testing the
operator presence switch.
2. Insert the start key and turn to ON position.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Pull the PTO switch to engage the blades.
5. Slowly stand up from the seat. The mower blades
system should stop.
The blades should shut off within 3 seconds. If they
don't, immediately contact customer service. Do not
operate the mower until the safety interlock system has
been repaired.
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