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Safety, Slope operation – Dixon ZTRCLASSIC User Manual

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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!

DO

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Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR - never up or down.

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Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

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Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the

mower. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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Use slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the

brakes are functioning properly.

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Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can

change the stability of the mower.

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Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make

sudden changes in speed or direction.

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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage

the blades and proceed slowly down the slope.

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If front wheels lift off the ground, pull the levers back to stabilize the

mower.

DO NOT

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Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower

could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch,

or if an edge caves in.

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Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

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Do not try to stabilize the mower by putting your foot on the ground.

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Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

SAFETY