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A Ride on Mower is a powered mower where the operator is seated at the controls. These often resemble small tractors, with the cutting deck mounted amidships between the front and rear axles. An alternative layout for a ride-on is a rear-mounted engine with rear-wheel steering, and a front-mounted deck. These mowers are generally more maneuverable around tight corners than the tractor type, but are generally more expensive. Most of these machines cut using the horizontal rotating blade system, though usually with multiple blades.

The information in this show is for operating a Ride on Mower

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Examples of Ride on Mowers

P.T.O Covers

(Must be on at all times)

Cutting Deck Chute Guard

Roll Over Protection (R.O.P.S)

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DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

A Checklist may be kept on your machine. It can be used to record defects, routine maintenance and other work that needs to be done.

PRE CHECKS are necessary before operating a ride on mower. Pre checks are used to identify DAMAGE, PREVENT ACCIDENTS and to make sure the ride on mower is SAFE TO USE.

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Question 60. Name three operating conditions that may cause a mower to tip sideways.

Answer:

Turning when driving fast. Driving over uneven surfaces. Driving with a flat or under-inflated tyre.

Driving too fast. Braking too hard when turning.

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Question 61. Name three operating conditions that may cause a mower to tip forward length-ways.

Driving up a slope the wrong way.

Answer:

Operating on sloping ground.

Servere braking.