Poulan POGT20H48STA 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 Model NO. POGT20H48STA II. Slope Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Seat See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Before Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Tractor Engine Muffler CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Engine OIL FilterTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Replace Mower Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Belt InstallationFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF NON-REMOVABLE Removable Connections Connections SchematicTractor Model Number POGT20H48STA, Product no 56 Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 159945 Engine Repair Parts 140117 Seat 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck Repair Parts Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation