Exmark Lawn Tractor User Manual

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POTENTIAL HAZARD 
♦  Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and 

loss of control. 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN 
♦  Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or 

water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious 
injury, death or drowning. 

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD 
♦  Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. 

♦  Do not mow near drop-offs or near water. 

♦  Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. 

♦  Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes. 

♦  Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes. 

•  See inside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the 

area to be mowed.  

•  Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep 

banks or water.  This area can be dangerous, see Figure 1. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

•  Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases. 
•  Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope.  If tires lose traction, 

disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. 

•  Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill.  Mower may tip backwards.  
•  Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill.  Weight transfer to 

the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking 
and steering.  

•  Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating 

angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine. 

•  Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing 

area.  Tall grass can hide obstacles. 

•  Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachments.  These can change the 

stability of the machine and cause loss of control. 

•  Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or 

counterweights to improve stability. 

1.4.5 

A Rollover Protection System (roll bar) is installed on the unit.