Operation - 24
Operating On Slopes
Operation on slopes decreases power unit sta-
bility and increases the potential for unexpected
diffi culties. Only experienced operators should
operate the power unit on slopes and extra cau-
tion should be applied.
Avoid uneven, loose, or wet terrain.
Stay clear of drop-offs, holes, ditches, rocks, or
objects that could cause a sudden and/or unex-
pected force on the power unit.
Make slow and cautious starts, stops, and turns.
Maximum operation is 20/25 degrees as shown
in the diagram below.
Turn downhill when possible and/or reduce the
degree of turns.
Failure to follow items listed above or to use
common sense while operating on slopes can
result in injury or death. Always operate on
slopes with extreme caution.
To prevent fuel spillage, do not remove the fuel
tank cap while power unit is on a slope.
1. Maintain suffi cient fuel in tank to assure continu-
ous operation.
2. Cease operation if power unit stability is question-
able, or if the operator is uncomfortable or unsure
of continuing safely.
3. Attachments affect the stability of the power unit.
Each attachment will affect the power unit differently.
4. Increase the amount of weight being transferred
to the power unit from the attachment while
operating on slopes. See weight transfer section.
5. A roll over protection device and seat belt are
recommended for operation on slopes.
6. Always operate carefully and in a manner that
does not compromise safety.
Towing or Pushing the Power Unit
If towing the power unit is necessary, the transaxles
must be disengaged. Transaxles are equipped with
levers to release the hydrostatic pumps for slow,
level, short distance towing (off road only)! Both
transaxle release levers are located in the center
pivot area of the power unit. See Figures A & B
below. For both handles, pull the handle out until it
can be secured in the locking notch. Always release
both handles when towing is complete! Failure to
release one or both handles creates a potential free-
wheeling hazard. The park brake is still operative in
freewheeling mode, but must be released in order to
tow. Note: steering may not function while towing.
Before towing or pushing, read and understand
the information above. Damage may occur to
unit if proper towing procedure is not followed.
Figure A
Figure A
Left Side Rear Transaxle
Left Side Rear Transaxle
Release Handle
Release Handle
Figure B
Figure B
Right Side Front Trans-
Right Side Front Trans-
axle Release Handle
axle Release Handle
GENERAL OPERATION
