neutral than the right steering control lever and start
the turn. Next, pull back on the steering control
levers until they are past neutral and the machine
starts to go rearward. Pull the right steering control
lever farther rearward from neutral than the left
steering control lever until the rear of the machine
has pivoted around. Then, push the steering control
levers forward until they are both past neutral and
the machine starts to go forward. Push the left
steering control lever farther forward from neutral
than the right steering control lever and finish the
turn.
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To increase speed, increase steering control
lever's distance from neutral. The farther forward
steering control levers are from neutral, the faster
the machine will travel forward. The farther back
steering control levers are from neutral, the faster
the machine will go in reverse.
10.2.3 STOP THE MACHINE
DANGER
Never make sudden stops or reverse direction,
especially when maneuvering on a slope. The steering
is designed for sensitive response. Rapid movement
of the steering control levers in either direction could
result in a reaction of the machine that can cause
serious injury.
1. Return steering control levers to the Neutral
position. Push the steering control levers outward
into park brake position.
2. Push down on deck blades ON/OFF switch (PTO) to
turn off the blades.
3. Press push button to turn the mower OFF.
10.3 SLOPE OPERATION
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Use extreme caution when operating on slopes.
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Do not remove or modify any wheels.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs,
garbage etc.
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Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
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Avoid starting and stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
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Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away
from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches,
embankments, water, and other types of hazards
to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or the
ground breaking away. This will reduce the risk
of the machine suddenly rolling over, which could
cause either serious injury or death.
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Use a walk-behind, push mower or hand-held
trimmer on slopes and near drop-offs, retaining
walls, drainage ditches, embankments and water.
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Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding and loss of steering control.
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Do not tow on slopes. The weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction and control.
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If the mower's tires lose traction when operating on
slopes, disengage the deck drive, place the steering
control levers in the park brake position, press push
button to turn mower OFF, remove the key fob and
get help.
•
Never make sudden starts, stops, turns, or reverse
direction, especially when maneuvering on slopes.
The steering is designed for sensitive response.
Rapid movement of the steering control levers in
either direction could result in a reaction of the
machine that can cause serious injury.
•
Never stop suddenly while backing down slopes.
This action may result in a reaction of the machine
that can cause serious physical injury.
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Do not mow from side-to-side when operating
greenworkscommercial mowers on unlevel or
sloped ground. Always mow slopes in the up-and-
down direction. When operating on slopes up to 15
degrees, be aware of any conditions that may cause
the mower drive tires to lose traction, resulting in a
possible loss of control of the machine. An operator
should not operate on a slope until he is thoroughly
familiar with the equipment.
Do not operate on slopes greater than 15
degrees.
Refer to Slope Guide, when determining the degree
of slope to be mowed. It is strongly recommended
that the operator drive the machine off of the slope,
using extreme caution, if any sign of loss of traction
is detected. Wait until the condition that caused the
problem is resolved before attempting to operate
on the slope again. Terrain conditions can affect
traction, resulting in possible loss of control of the
machine. Some of the conditions to be aware of are:
1. Wet terrain
2. Depressions in the ground (e.g., holes, ruts,
washouts)
3. Mounds of dirt
4. Certain types of soil (e.g., sand, loose dirt,
gravel, clay)
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