MTD Series 070 manual Slope Gauge, On such slopes

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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE

Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower

on such slopes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TODETERMINESLOPESWHEREYOUMAYNOTOPERATESAFELY.

Do not mow on inclines with a slope inexcessof15degrees(ariseofapproximately2-1/2feetevery10feet).Aridingmower could overturn and cause serious injury.Ifoperatingawalk-behindmoweronsuchaslope,itisextremelydifficulttomaintain your footing and you could slip, resultinginseriousinjury. Operate RIDING mowers up and downslopes,neveracrossthefaceofslopes. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers acrossthefaceofslopes,neverupanddownslopes.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do NotGeneral Service Your ResponsibilitySlope Gauge On such slopesUnpacking Instructions Assembling Your Lawn MowerSetting Up Chute Deflector Mulching Baffle If so EquippedKnow Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Cutting Height Adjustment Handle Height Adjustment Maintaining Your Lawn MowerGeneral Recommendations Engine Blade Replacement and SharpeningLubrication DeckReinstalling the Blade Sharpening the BladeBalancing the Blade Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionPage Parts List Description Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty