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Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
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On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control.
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Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
2.4.7 SERVICE
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Keep product in good working order. Replace worn
or damaged parts.
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Use caution when servicing blades. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves. Replace damaged blades.
Do not repair or alter blade(s).
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Do not charge ride-on mower in rain, or wet
locations.
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Store idle ride-on mower indoors - When not in use,
ride-on mower should be stored in an indoor dry and
locked-up place - out of reach of children.
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Turn off and remove start key before servicing,
cleaning, or removing material from the ride-on
mower.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
2.4.8 SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to accidents.
Operation on slopes requires extra caution. To reduce
the risk of injury, never operate the product under
any condition where you experience wheel slipping or
sliding, or where wheel traction or mower stability and
control are in doubt. The product may slide even if the
wheels are stopped. These conditions increase the risk
of roll over.
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Never operate on a slope greater than 15 degrees
- a slope that has 5.4 feet of elevation change
over any 20 foot segment. See Slope Identification
Guide (Reference ) in this Operator Manual.
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Reduce speed and use extra care when mowing on
slopes. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel
uncomfortable, do not drive on the slope.
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Avoid turning the product down slopes. Turn up
slopes.
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Always keep the product in gear when going down
slopes. Do not coast downhill.
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Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid making
sudden changes in speed or direction. Make turns
slowly and gradually.
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Avoid mowing grass that is slippery, wet, or soft.
Operating on wet or soft slopes can cause loss of
control, which can lead to tip over.
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Use extra care while operating the product with a
grass catcher or other attachments.They can affect
the stability of the product.
2.4.9 SLOPE IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death,
never operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Always check the degree of slope on the lawn surface
before attempting to mow in that area.
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Download an inclinometer app onto your mobile
device that measures slopes.
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Place a flat piece of wood or metal, 4-6 feet in
length, on the surface of the slope.
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Open the app and place your phone (2) on the flat
piece of metal or wood (1) to determine the exact
slope of your lawn. Do not mow if the slope is
greater than 15 degrees.
2.4.10 ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM
(ROPS)
The Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) is an
important and effective safety device. Do not remove,
repair or alter the ROPS. Replace a damaged
component of the ROPS.
Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and
fasten the seat belt around your waist when operating
the product. There is no roll over protection when the
roll bar is down. When the roll bar is raised and your
seat belt is fastened, do not jump off the mower if it
tips. It is safer to be secured by the seat belt with the
roll bar raised.
The roll bar is designed to fold down to allow the
operator to drive under overhanging obstacles and fit
the mower into trailers. Lower the roll bar only when
absolutely necessary. Never use the seat belt when the
roll bar is down. Raise the roll bar as soon as overhead
clearance permits. Never remove the roll bar.
In order to avoid serious injury or death from roll over,
follow the warnings listed below.
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Always fasten the seat belt when the roll bar is in
the raised position.
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