WATER
DANGER
ZONE
SAFE
ZONE
riding moWerS
The safety instructions above also apply to
riding mowers. In addition, the following rules
apply specifically to riding mowers.
1. carry no PaSSengerS!
neVer
allow passengers, especially a child on
your lap, on any riding mower, in any cart, or
on any implement being towed. This reduces
your ability to control the mower and diverts
your attention from
the mowing job at
hand. Remember,
there is always a risk
that the child could
slip and fall or jump
off the mower.
2. uSe care during SloPe
oPeration
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of
control and tip-over accidents, which can result
in severe injury or death. Reduce speed and
use extra caution on slopes. If you cannot back
up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it,
do
not
mow it.
neVer
Operate a riding mower on slopes
over 15 Degrees. (See page 7 or Operator’s
Manual for slope chart). Be aware that a loss
of traction may occur going downhill. Weight
transfer to the front wheels may cause drive
wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and
steering.
do not
mow slopes when grass is wet.
Slippery conditions reduce traction and cause
sliding and loss of control.
Use extreme care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of
the machine and cause loss of control.
caution:
If there is any doubt
about tipping or losing
control, stay off the slope.
To avoid a loss of control
and possibility of a
rollover follow these
recommendations:
• Do Not mow near
drop offs or water.
• Do Not mow
slopes greater
than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extra caution on
slopes.
• When mowing slopes, gradually work from
lower to higher areas on the incline.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
• Turn up, into an incline when changing
directions on slopes. Turning down the
slope reduces traction.
• Use a walk-behind mower and/or a trimmer
near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
caution:
If there is any doubt about tipping or
losing control, stay off the slope.
To avoid a loss of control and possibility of a
rollover follow these recommendations:
• Do Not mow near drop offs or water.
• Do Not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extra caution on
slopes.
• When mowing slopes, gradually work from
lower to higher areas on the incline.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
• Turn up, into an incline when changing
directions on slopes. Turning down the
slope reduces traction.
• Use a
walk-behind
mower and/
or a trimmer
near drop-
offs, ditches,
steep banks
or water.
Greater than 15°
it’S uP to you, the oPerator, to anticiPate ProBlemS and to aVoid them!
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