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across them. When chan ging direction,
take great care that the wheels facing up
the slope do not hit any obstacles (such
as stones, branches, roots, etc.) that may
cause the machine to slide sideways, tip
over or make you lose control.
DANGER!
REDUCE SPEED
BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF
DIRECTION ON SLOPES, and always
apply the parking brake before
leaving the machine at a standstill
and unattended.
WARNING!
Start moving forwards
very carefully on sloping ground to
prevent the risk of tipping over.
Reduce the forward speed before
going on a slope, particularly
downhill.
DANGER!
Never use reverse to
reduce speed going downhill: this
could cause you to lose control of
the vehicle, especially on slippery
ground.
Mechanical transmission
DANGER!
Never ride the
machine on slopes in neutral or
with the clutch out! Always shift
into a low gear before leaving the
machine at a standstill and
unattended.
Hydrostatic transmission
Go down slopes with your foot o the
drive pedal (
4.32), to use the
braking eect of the hydrostatic drive
when the transmission is not engaged.
5.6 TRANSPORTING
WARNING!
If the machine is
transported on a truck or trailer, use
ramps with suitable resistance,
width and length. Load the machine
with the engine switched o, without
a driver and pushed by an adequate
number of people. During transport,
close the fuel stopcock (if tted),
lower the cutting deck, engage the
parking brake and fasten the
machine securely with ropes or
chains to the hauling device.
5.7 LAWN MAINTENANCE
1. To keep a lawn green, soft and
attractive, it should be cut regularly
without damaging the grass. A lawn
can be composed of dierent types
of grass. If the lawn is cut frequently,
grass and roots grow more vigorously,
forming a solid grassy bed. If the lawn
is cut is less frequently, higher grass
and weeds start growing (plus daisies
and clovers, etc.).
2. t is always better to cut the grass
when dry.
3. The blades must be in good condition
and well sharpened so that the grass
is cut straight without a ragged edge
that leads to yellowing at the ends.
4. The engine must run at full speed,
both to ensure a sharp cut of the