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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.
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Operate • walk-behind mower
across the face of slopes,
never up or down slopes.
mower
up or down slopes, never
across the face of elopes.
On • riding mower to determine if a slope Is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(e), (2) put the unl! In reverse, and (3) try to beck straight up the
slope. 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 sure, use this guide
anddo not mow a slope that Is greater then 15 degrees. If the riding mower Is used with a pull-behind or rear mounted aUschment,
do not operate the unit on a slops that Is greater than 10 degrees.
A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at eppro)dmetely 2.5 feet In 10 feet.
A 10 degree slope Is s hill that Increases in height at approximately 1.7 feet in 10 feet.
A se extreme care at all times, and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers. Follow other Instructions in this manual for safety in mowing on
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.
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