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Safety, Slope operation – Dixon 4000 Series User Manual

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SLOPE OPERATION:

Slopes ARE A MAJOR FACTOR Related TO loSS-of'-CONTROl ANd Tlp-OVER ACCidENTS,

which CAN RESult IN SEVERE iNJURy OR dEATh

All slopES REQUIRE EXTRA CAUTlON.

If you

CANNOT

bAck up

THE

slopE

OR

if you

FEEL

uNEAsy

ON IT

,

do

NOT MOW IT

.

DO

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

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the mower. Tall grass can hide

obstacles.

Use slow speed.

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the

mower.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or

direction.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed

slowly down the slope.

DO NOT

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.

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

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

grass catcher on steep slopes.

SAFETY

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