Poulan PR185H42STF 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 PR185H42STF II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationSafety Rules Table of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Assembly Install Seat See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Motion Control Lever Selects the speed Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other Attach MentsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Mulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesOperator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Engine OIL Filter Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas 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 Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PR185H42STF Product no 56 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive KEY Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsSpark Arrester EngineOptional Equipment 170771 Control, Throttle Mower Deck Wheel, Gauge Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service