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Be extra cautious when driving on slopes
Driving on Slopes
Driving on slopes is one of the operations where
the risk of the driver losing control of the machine or
of it overturning is the greatest; this can result in
serious injury or death. All slopes demand extra
care. If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel
unsure, do not mow it.
Proceed as follows:
• Remove obstacles such as stones, branches,
etc.
• Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways.
• Do not use the machine on ground that slopes
more than 15°.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tyres
start to slip, stop the blades and drive slowly
down the slope.
• Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes.
• Do not make any sudden changes in speed or
direction.
• Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, if
necessary, turn slowly and gradually downwards
if possible.
• Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows,
holes and bumps. It is easier for the machine to
overturn on uneven ground. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
• Drive slowly. Do not turn the wheel sharply. The
machine engine-brakes better in low gear.
• Take extra care if any attachments are fitted that
can change the stability of the machine.
• Do not mow too close to edges, ditches or
banks. The machine can suddenly overturn if
one wheel comes over the edge of a steep slope
or a ditch, or if an edge gives way.
• Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tyres
can lose their grip so that the machine skids.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting
your foot on the ground.
• When cleaning under the machine, it may never
be driven near verges or ditches.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
regarding wheel weights or counterbalance
weights to increase stability.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, not sideways.