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1.4.3 When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Operating a FrontRunner tractor without
an approved Exmark front mount
attachment increases the possibility of
forward tip over.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Tip-over could cause serious injury or
death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ When operating a FrontRunner tractor
without an approved Exmark front mount
attachment, observe the following:
9 Limit operation to minimum required to
install a different front mount
attachment.
9 Minimize speed and use extreme
caution.
9 Only operate on a flat level surface.
9 Do not operate up or down a trailer
ramp.
9 Avoid sudden acceleration or
deceleration.
1.4.4 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.
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
rollovers, which may result in serious
injury, death or 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.
