Bush Hog GC-250 Lawn Mower Accessory User Manual


 
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 on slopes.
! CAUTION
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can
cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels drop-
ping over edges can cause rollovers, which
may result in serious injury, death or drowning.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of
rollover:
Do not mow slopes when grass is wet.
Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
Do not mow slopes greater than15 degrees.
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
Refer to the Slope Chart on page 6 to deter-
mine the approximate slope angle to be
mowed.
Greater care must be taken as the slope
increases.
Always avoid sudden starting or stopping
on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly
down the slope.
Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill.
Mower may tip backwards.
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.
Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and
rises that change the operating angle, as
rough terrain could overturn the machine.
Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks,
tree limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
The operating characteristics of the machine
will change with the Grass Catcher installed.
The stability and traction of the machine will
change as the Bagger fills with grass clip-
piings. Use progressively greater care on
slopes as the Bagger fills.
Always install and remove the Bagger,
including counterweights, as instructed.
Failure to do so will cause a reduction in
stability or traction. Do not operate the
mower with only a portion of the Bagger
installed.
Slopes
1. Safe Zone-use the Grass Catcher here.
2. Slope, drop-off or soft ground. Do not use
Grass Catcher here, use walk behind or
hand trimmer mower.
3. Water
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