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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 cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it,
do not mow it
!
DO
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Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR - never up or
down.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
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Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the mower. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Use slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes even
though the brakes are functioning properly.
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Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the stability of the mower.
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Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope.
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If front wheels lift off the ground, pull the levers back to
stabilize the mower.
DO NOT
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Do not
turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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Do not
mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the
edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
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Do not
mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
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Do not
try to stabilize the mower by putting your foot on
the ground.
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Do not
use grass catcher on steep slopes.
SAFETY
