Craftsman 944.602951 owner manual Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow

_b ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and 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 Jcraftsman J Do not IV. Service4Rk Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers a II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Full ONE 1 Year Warranty on Battery@@ BaRery Steering Wheel SeatKeys Slope Sheet Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Removetractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidSection page 10 for location and function of controls To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See OperationCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts ChecklistInstall Mulchefi Plate To Convert to Bagging or DischargingReverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Clutch Engaged BatteryForward SlowKnow Your Tractor OperationTo USE THROI-rLE Control See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower CUI-rlNG Height See FigTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTowing Carts and Other Attachments Purge Transmission Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE General RecommendationsBrake Operation BatteryTractor To Sharpen Blade See FigTransaxle Cooling EngineAIR Filter See Fig IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigSpark Plugs To Level Mower Housing To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig UFT Link Belt InstallationSee Fig Dmandrel Both Front Links Must be Equal in LengthFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment ISee FigFront Wheel Camber To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak BATrERY See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbSpeed Bracket To Adjust Carburetor See FigIdle Speed Adjusting Acceleration TestEngine OIL Fuel SystemCylinders Cause ProblemCorrection Cause ProblemTractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION ElectricalChassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Chassis and EnclosuresRepairparts KEY Part Description NO. no DriveSteering Assembly 72140618 Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsKEY Part Optional Equipment Engine20..,., 161718 1520 Mower LiftMower Deck KEY Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number KEY Part NO. no Hvdro Gear Transaxle Model Number 314,.0510Crankcasei CARTER-MOTEUR Kohler Engine Model Number CV492, Type NumberDescription Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Crankcase KEY Part NO. noKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I Electriqueallumage Tractor - Model Number 944,602951Not Illustrated NotillustratedKEY Part NO. no Starting System Engine Controls OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. no Startingsystem Engine Controls KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONFuel System Fuel DE LE Systime Kohler Engine Model Number CV492, Type Number CrankshaftNot Illustrated Description Fuelsystem Crankshaft KEY Part NO. noExhaust Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationMY-HOME