Always cut downward on slopes, never cut across the face. Always check tractor manual for proper use on slopes. Practice will improve your skills in maneuvering on rough terrain. • A minimum 20% of the tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels. Without this weight, the tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a front-end loader, front wheel weights, ballast in the tires or front tractor weights. When attaining a minimum 20% of

Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor — particularly during a rollover when the operator could be trapped under the ROPS or the tractor. • Clear area to be cut of stones, branches and other debris that might be thrown causing injury or damage. • Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. • Ensure mower is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition. • Ensure that all safety guards and safety decals are properly installed and in good con

Mower not level side to side, uncut or partially cut grass. 2. Blades dull or bent. 3.Carrier RPM too low. 4. Field conditions are so wet that the tractor tire is pushing grass into mud. 5. Ground speed too fast. 6. Blades lock back. 7. Blades riding up due to blade bolt wear or loose bolts. 8. Grass is down from previous weather conditions, 9. Possible build up of marerial under mower. Level 3 pt. Hitch linkage on tractor. Sharpen or replace blades. Use correct PTO speed. Too wet to