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Figure 17
1. Safe Zone—use the
machine here on slopes
less than 15° or at areas.
4. W = Width of the machine
2. Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15° and near
drop-of fs or water .
5. Keep a safe distance
(twice the width of the
machine) between the
machine and any hazard.
3. W ater
T owing Safety
• Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
• Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle unless
it has a hitch installed.
• Do not exceed the gross towing weight.
• Never allow children or others near the towed
equipment.
• On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction, increased risk of rollover ,
and loss of control. Reduce the towed weight and
slow down.
• The stopping distance may increase with the
weight of a towed load. T ravel slowly and allow
extra distance to stop.
• Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of
the machine.
Entering the Operator ’ s
Position
Use the mower deck as a step to get into the
operator ’ s position ( Figure 18 ).
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Figure 18
1. Step here.
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