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When driving on inclinations between 35 and 58 degrees it is recommended to drive crosswise
on slopes.
At the ends the front of the machine is turned toward the hill and at the same run forward and
then reversed straight back. Then it is moved forward again to complete the turning.
The operator must stand in one of the positions shown in the above drawing.
It is important that the operator is concentrated and cautious to possible dangers or changes in
the terrain when mowing with the machine on slopes. Experiences have shown that it is
important to:
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avoid sudden accelerations, quick turnings and hard breakings;
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drive at a slow speed, i.e. below 50 % at the remote control;
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avoid driving in cut-off material, because there the machine can skid;
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be cautious when driving from sunlit to shaded areas, because the
ground might be damp there;
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avoid holes and loose ground.
If the operator needs to stop the machine on a slope, the machine must always be placed with
the tracks crosshwise on the hill. This will prevent the machine from moving down the slope.
