Use and Care Manual

17 — English
TRANSPORTING THE MOWER
See Figure 11.
WARNING:
Use care when driving the mower off of or onto a trailer
or truck and press the brake pedal as needed to control
the speed. The mower will freely roll if it is moved on
an inclined surface without pressing the brake pedal or
setting the parking brake. When loading or unloading
the mower, do not exceed the maximum recommended
operation angle of 15°. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in loss of control and result in death, serious
personal injury, or property damage.
WARNING:
Use care when loading or unloading the mower onto a
trailer. Ensure the cutting deck is raised to the highest
position so that it is not caught on the ramp. The wheels
on the mower can go off the ramp or trailer, causing the
mower to pivot or tip over, and result in a crush hazard
that can cause death or serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to move the unit at more than 5 mph by
pushing, pulling, towing, etc. Doing so can cause major
damage to the drive motor.
Park the mower on a level surface.
Raise the cutting deck to the highest position.
Position and secure ramp to the trailer according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: We recommend you use one full width loading
ramp that is at least 1 ft. wider than the mower to minimize
the risk of the mower’s wheels going off the side of the
ramp.
Slowly drive the mower onto the ramp and into the trailer.
Lower mower deck completely.
Set the parking brake.
Turn off mower and remove key.
Secure the mower as needed using straps or cables to
prevent movement during transport.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting or movement that could result
in serious personal injury, always remove the start key
and set the parking brake when transporting the mower.
Fig. 11
OPERATION