Poulan 96042012400, 438706 manual Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

FOLD
ALONG
THIS
IS	DOTTED
A	DOTTED
15
	LINE
	DEGREE
	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 PB20H42YT II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Before Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck for Proper Position of Belts AssemblyCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsBattery TractorBlade Removal See Fig Engine Deck Washout Port See Fig CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Points Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationLimited Warranty