SXG326 & SXG323

4.3. Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments you will need to be safe.

4.4. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. You can tip the lawn mower over if a wheel is over the edge of a drop-off or if an edge caves in. Uneven terrain can cause the lawn mower to overturn.

4.5. Never perform mowing operation on wet grass.

4.6. Avoid sudden starting and stopping.

4.7. Mow up and down a slope; do not mow across it.

4.8. Mow a slope by moving slowly. Do not suddenly change your speed or direction.

4.9. Do not turn on a slope unless it is necessary, and then, turn slowly downhill, if possible.

4.10. If the tires lose traction, disengage the cutting unit(s) and proceed slowly, straight down the slope. Do not apply the brake on the lawn mower that is sliding down a slope. Always keep the lawn mower in gear, especially when travelling downhill.

4.11. Do not use the grass catcher(s) while you are mowing a steep slope.

4.12. Do not try to stabilize the lawn mower by putting your foot on the ground.

4.13. Avoid stopping the lawn mower on a slope.

5. DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS

5.1. This lawn mower cannot be driven on a public road without authorization by a local government agency. etc. Therefore it may be illegal for the lawn mower not only to travel on but also to cross a public road.

5.2. When transporting the lawn mower on a public road, load it on a truck.

6. LOADING ONTO OR UNLOADING FROM A TRUCK

6.1. When loading the lawn mower onto a truck, turn off the truck’s engine, apply the parking brake to the truck, and chock the wheels to avoid unexpected moving of the truck.

6.2. Pay sufficient attention to safety conditions around the lawn mower and have it guided by someone to assist the operator. Never allow other persons to approach the lawn mower, especially in front of or behind it.

6.3. When loading the lawn mower onto a truck, lift up the mower deck fully and reverse it straight back at sufficiently low speeds. Drive it forward when unloading it from the truck.

6.4. If the engine stalls unexpectedly on the ramps, depress the brake pedals immediately and roll the lawn mower to the ground by releasing the brake gradually. Then start the engine and try again.

6.5. Use ramps with the same or better specifications mentioned below. When the lawn mower is equipped with the attachments other than those included in the specifications mentioned below, ask your dealer for advice.

Specifications of the ramps for the SXG 323 and SXG 326

• Length........more than 4 times the height of the platform ...............................................of the truck

• Width(effective width) .................more than 30 cm

• Required quantity 2 ramps

• Capacity (one ramp) more than 750 kg

• Ramps should have anti-skid surfaces.

• The above specifications are effective with the lawn mower with the following configurations.

- The lawn mower is not equipped with any attachments or a cabin than a standard mower deck and collector.

- The lawn mower is equipped with a standard mower deck and collector.