Poulan PC1538B manual Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

FOLD		ALONG
THIS		ALONG			DOTTED
THIS	IS		A 15		DOTTED		LINE
	IS			DEGREE
				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 Model NO. PC1538B II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorLower seat into operating position and sit on seat Install Seat See FigCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To TransportTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsADD Gasoline General Recommendations Lubrication ChartService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesOperator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Spark Plugs CleaningAIR Filter See Fig MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak BATTERYSee Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbEngine To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PC1538B, Product Number 954 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Repair Parts Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering 140044X428 Wheel Steering 175131 Axle Asm Optional Equipment 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Seat LBD48 DecalsWheels & Tires LSB42Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation