Use and Care Manual

9
Slope Operation
WARNING
Slopes are a major factor
Max 15°
related to slip and fall ac-
cidents that can result in severe injury.
• Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If
you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down. Do not
operate on slopes greater than 15°.
• Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall
can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you
are losing your balance, release the bail lever
immediately.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-
tion on slopes. Avoid starting and stopping on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed
or direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
• Do not mow near drop-o󰀨s, ditches, or embank-
ments.
• Do not operate mower under any condition
where traction, steering, or stability is in ques-
tion. Tires could slide even if the wheels are
stopped.
• Use extra care while operating mower with a
grass bag. A heavy grass bag can a󰀨ect the
stability of the mower.
• Avoid holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or
bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Remove all objects
such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., which could be
tripped over or thrown by the blade.
15º maximum
Determining Slope
1. Use the full size Determining Slope graphic at the
back of the manual.
2. Fold along the dotted line (represents a 15º slope).
3. Sight and hold the paper edge next to a vertical
object (such as a tree, building, or fence post).
4. Use the folded edge to determine if the lawn slope
is greater or less than 15º. Mow across slopes, not
up and down. Do not operate on slopes greater
than 15º.
1
2
Fold along
dotted line
Sight and hold the paper edge
next to a vertical object
(e.g., house, fence, tree)
15º max
3
Use folded edge to
determine slope.
Emptying the Grass bag
1. Remove battery packs.
2. Lift rear door.
3. Lift the grass bag by its handle and pull up and
away from mower.
4. Empty grass clippings and reinstall the grass bag.