McCulloch M12530, 96041017600, 532 43 44-99 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.

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 M12530 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly ToremovetractorfromcartonCheck Brake System Install Seat See FigOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorAttachment Clutch Switch Disengaged Engaged To SET Parking Brake See FigTo Stop Mower Blades To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsSchedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareEngine Cleaning Engine Cooling System See FigDeck Washout Port See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigsTo Remove Mower See Fig Raise attachment lift lever to highest position To Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsExcessive Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation01.05.10 BAD