Hayter Mowers Heritage Tractor Code143P 30-Dec - Manual (Page 35)

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SLOPE GUIDE
SIGHT
AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL
WITH
A
VERTICAL
TREE,
A
CORNER OF
A
STRUCTURE,
A
POWER LINE POLE, OR
A
FENCE.
d
o not mow a slope that is greater than 10 degrees. If the riding mower is used with a pull
−behind or rear mounted attachment,
o
t operate the unit on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees.
degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1.7 feet in 10 feet.
Use extreme care at all times, and avoid sudden turns or manoeuvers. Follow other instructions in this manual for safety in mow
ing on
CUT
HERE
TO
USE SLOPE GUIDE
slopes. Operate a riding mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate a walk
−behind mower across the face
of slopes, never up or down slopes. Use extra care when operating on or near slopes and obstructions.
e. If you can back up the slope, it is generally safe to mow
. However
, if you do not feel safe, or if you are not completely sur
e, use this guide
Operate a riding mower up or down slopes, never
riding mower to determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to b
ack straight up the
Operate a walk
−behind mower
across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes.
across the face of slopes.