Poulan 173411 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

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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 PR20H42STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorTo SET UP Your Mower for Mulching Install Seat See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck 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 HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE ¿ Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsOperator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Spark Plugs Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCleaning MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingRecheck side-to-side adjustment To 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 To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Service Notes Tractor - Model Number PR20H42STA SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 Drive Transaxle Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsSpark Arrester Engine Optional Equipment141295 Control Throt EngineMower Deck Repair Parts 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