Poulan 404489 manual Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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ALONG			DO
THIS IS	A 15		DO
	A 15		TTED		LINE
		DEGREE			LINE
				SLOPE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

1.Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2.Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure.

3.Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4.Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation XT22H48YTSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Table of Contents Unassembled Parts AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Reverse Operation System ROS on Position Know Your TractorStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigSystem Characteristics To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterTo Operate on Hills Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceTractor BatteryBrake Operation TiresEngine Cleaning Service and AdjustmentsIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Tractor See FigTo Install Mower See Figs To Level Mower Mower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service