McCulloch MC175H42STA manual Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

FOLD	ALONG			DO
	ALONG
THIS IS		A 15			TTED		LINE
			DEGREE				LINE
						SLO
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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 17.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat KeyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONConnect Battery See Figs Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigTo Transport See Figs To Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Service DatesTractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt InstallationBelt Removal To Check Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Tractor - Model NO. MC175H42ST MC175H42STA, Product no 77 SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model NO. MC175H42ST MC175H42STA, Product no 77 Drive KEY Part Description Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Spark Arrester Engine Optional EquipmentSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation