Poulan lawn tractor warranty 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 Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation PO15538LTSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Service III. ChildrenSafe Handling of Gasoline Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck Brake System Install Seat See FigCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other Attachments Reverse Operation System ROSTo Operate on Hills To TransportTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareEngine Cleaning Engine Cooling System See FigIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel System Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsExcessive Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation