WARNING
10
WARNING
!
Failure to observe the following instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-
over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution. If you feel unsure on any
slope, do not mow it!
DO
Mow up and down the slope with your Dixon ZTR — never across.
This will decrease the risk of tip-over.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, wires and other
foreign objects that can be thrown by mower blades.
Watch for holes, ruts, roots and bumps, and uneven terrain that
could overturn the mower. Tall grass can hide such obstacles.
Use slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the
brakes are functioning properly.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make
sudden changes in speed or direction.
Use extreme caution when operating the mower with attachments
to prevent tip-over or roll-over.
If front wheels lift off the ground, pull levers back to stabilize the
mower. Discontinue mowing the slope!
