Cub Cadet C-155G - Manual (Page 4)

• Disengage blade(s), set parking brake,
stop engine and wait until the blade(s)
come to a complete stop before removing
grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging
chute, removing any grass or debris, or
making any adjustments.
• Never leave a running machine unat-
tended. Always turn off blade(s), place
transmission in neutral, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key before dis-
mounting.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck. This unit
should not be driven up or down ramp(s),
because the unit could tip over, causing
serious personal injury. The unit must be
pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or un-
load properly.
• Muffler and engine become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch.
• Check overhead clearances carefully be-
fore driving under low hanging tree
branches, wires, door openings etc.,
where the operator may be struck or
pulled from the unit, which could result in
serious injury.
• Disengage all attachment clutches, de-
press the brake pedal completely and shift
into neutral before attempting to start en-
gine.
• Your machine is designed to cut normal
residential grass of a height no more than
10”. Do not attempt to mow through un-
usually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or
piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves
may contact the engine exhaust and/or
build up on the mower deck presenting a
potential fire hazard.
• Use only accessories and attachments ap-
proved for this machine by the machine
manufacturer. Read, understand and follow
all instructions provided with the approved
accessory or attachment.
• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years
and above, are involved in a large percent-
age of riding mower-related injuries. These
operators should evaluate their ability to
operate the riding mower safely enough to
protect themselves and others from seri-
ous injury.
• If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment.
Contact customer assistance.
SLOPE OPERATION
• Slopes are a major factor related to loss of
control and tip-over accidents which can
result in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. If you cannot back
up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do
not mow it.
• For your safety, use the slope gauge in-
cluded as part of this manual to measure
slopes before operating this unit on a
sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater
than 15 degrees as shown on the slope
gauge, do not operate this unit on that
area or serious injury could result.
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes, not across. Ex-
ercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low enough
speed setting so that you will not have to
stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may
lose traction on slopes even though the
brakes are functioning properly. Always
keep machine in gear when going down
slopes to take advantage of engine brak-
ing action.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions for wheel weights or counterweights
to improve stability.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stabil-
ity of the machine.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in
speed or direction. Rapid engagement or
braking could cause the front of the ma-
chine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards
which could cause serious injury.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s)
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary;
then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if
possible.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or em-
bankments. The mower could suddenly
turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a
cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
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