Poulan 279370 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 279370 Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat BladeTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Check Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Operator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsSpark Plugs Clean AIR ScreenEngine OIL Filter MufflerIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Front 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 FigInterlocks and Relays Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number 279370, Product Number 954 57 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Transaxle Peerless 206-545C Steering Assembly Repair Parts Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsOptional Equipment Engine175689 Trunnion Blk Zinc Mower LiftMower Deck 184907 CABPage Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service