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SAFETY CONTINUED
29. ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH when transporting.
30. Do not operate the mower under influence of drugs or alcohol.
31. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may
increase the hazard of personal injury.
TOWING
1. Use for towing only if equipped with a Bush Hog hitch kit. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
2. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
3. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
4. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
SLOPE OPERATION
1. Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over could occur. The
operator is responsible for safe operation.
2. See inside of the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed.
3. Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water. This area can be dangerous.
4. Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases.
5. Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope.
6. Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Mower may tip backwards.
7. Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and
cause loss of braking and steering.
8. Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
9. Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the ,mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
10. Use extreme care with grass catches or attachments. These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control.
11. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for counterweights to improve stability.
12.. Check carefully for overhead clearances (ie. branches, doorways, and electrical wires) before driving under objects and do not
contact them.
SLOPE ANGLE GUIDE LOCATED INSIDE REAR COVER
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
sliding and loss of control.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks,
or water can cause injury, or death by drowning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not mow slopes when grass is wet.
Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
Safe
Zone
Water
Danger
Zone
7