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Slope Safety
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Slow down the machine and use extra care on
hillsides. Travel up and down on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
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Avoid turning the machine on slopes. If you must
turn the machine, turn it slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
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Do not turn the machine sharply. Use care when
reversing the machine.
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Use extra care while operating the machine with
attachments; they can affect the stability of the
machine.
Operating the Parking
Brake
Always engage the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Engaging the Parking Brake
WARNING
The parking brake may not hold the machine
parked on a slope and could cause personal
injury or property damage.
Do not park on slopes unless the wheels are
chocked or blocked.
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Disengaging the Parking Brake
Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
Note:
Engaging the blade-control switch (PTO) with
the throttle position at half or less causes excessive
wear to the drive belts.
Disengaging the Blade-Control
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