Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can
cause sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death or
drowning.
There is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is down.
Always keep the roll bar in the raised and locked
position and use the seat belt.
Read and follow the rollover protection
instructions and warnings.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of
rollover:
• Do not operate near drop-offs or near water.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than
15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
Figure 7
1. Safe Zone-use the
Z Master here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
2. Use walk behind mower
and/or hand trimmer near
drop-offs and water.
3. Water
This machine produces sound levels in excess
of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet and
head is recommended.
1. Warning— wear hearing protection
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Figure 15) out to
the neutral lock position.
2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to set
the parking brake (Figure 9). The parking brake
lever should stay firmly in the engaged position.
Parking brake may not hold machine parked
on a slope and could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not park on slopes unless wheels are
chocked or blocked
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push forward and down on the parking brake lever
to release the parking brake (Figure 9). The parking
brake is disengaged and the lever will rest against the
brake stop.
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Figure 8