Poulan 188737 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		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 Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation PD18542STASafety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Check Battery See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation 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 MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Engine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningTo 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 Check and Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Adjust BrakeTo Attach Jumper Cables To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentReplacing Battery See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points When operator leaves seat Tractor - Model Number PD1842ST PD18542STA SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis 5479J Plug BTN BlK Chassis and Enclosures170 Drive Steering Assembly Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga 188712 Seat 140551 Seat AssemblyWheels and Tires DecalsOptional Equipment EngineMower Lift 152 Mower DeckBracket Asm Deck 42 Sway Bar Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service