Poulan PD185H42STC owner 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 Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation PD185H42STCSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Check Battery See FigCheck Tire Pressure To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsLubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigBelt Installation To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTReplacing Battery See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points When operator leaves seat Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service