McCulloch MC2042YT, 96042011500 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 Operators Manual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Stop Mower Blades To Operate MowerReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on HillsMowing Tips Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningDeck Washout Port See Fig To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Belt Drive See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsExcessive Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Limited Warranty