Poulan 96042002900, 404172 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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ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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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 PB22H54YTSafe 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 CartonAssemble Front Wheel to Mower See Fig Install Mower and Drive BeltFirst Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Operation 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 USE Cruise Control -J See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBrake Operation TiresEngine Engine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTractor See Fig To Remove MowerTurn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther StorageFuel System Engine OIL Troubleshooting Points Engine dies when Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationService Notes Service Notes Parts and Service