Bush Hog GC-250 - Manual (Page 7)

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Use EXTREME caution when mowing
and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction
and/or tip-over could occur. The operator is
responsible for safe operation on slopes.
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CAUTION
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can
cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels drop-
ping over edges can cause rollovers, which
may result in serious injury, death or drowning.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of
rollover:
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Do not mow slopes when grass is wet.
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Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
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Do not mow slopes greater than15 degrees.
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Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
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Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
Refer to the Slope Chart on page 6 to deter-
mine the approximate slope angle to be
mowed.
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Greater care must be taken as the slope
increases.
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Always avoid sudden starting or stopping
on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly
down the slope.
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Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill.
Mower may tip backwards.
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Be aware that loss of traction may occur
going downhill. Weight transfer to the front
wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and
cause loss of braking and steering.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and
rises that change the operating angle, as
rough terrain could overturn the machine.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks,
tree limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
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The operating characteristics of the machine
will change with the Grass Catcher installed.
The stability and traction of the machine will
change as the Bagger fills with grass clip-
piings. Use progressively greater care on
slopes as the Bagger fills.
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Always install and remove the Bagger,
including counterweights, as instructed.
Failure to do so will cause a reduction in
stability or traction. Do not operate the
mower with only a portion of the Bagger
installed.
Slopes
1. Safe Zone-use the Grass Catcher here.
2. Slope, drop-off or soft ground. Do not use
Grass Catcher here, use walk behind or
hand trimmer mower.
3. Water
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