Poulan PO17H42STA 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. PO17H42STA II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Engine Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationBelt Removal To Check Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 SchematicTractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description 209 208 207 142 145 KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Drive Repair Parts 6867 8546 856 Bushing Rod Tie Blk Lt Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Engine140116 Seat 140551 Wheels & Tires Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 DecalsTractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Mower Lift Tractor - Model Number PO17H42STA, Product no 56 Mower Deck 165892 Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation