MTD 469 manual Slope Gauge

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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE

 

 

 

 

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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 Removing Unit From Carton Disconnecting Spark PlugAssembling Your Lawn Mower Tools RequiredParts for soft grass bag Grass Catcher AssemblyAttaching Starter Rope Assembling soft grass bagConverting to Side Discharge Removing Grass CatcherKnow Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Cleaning the Mower Engine MaintenanceMaintaining Your Lawn Mower Servicing Your Mower Blade CareReplacing Drive Belt Making Adjustments Replacing Rear FlapHandle Height Mower Cutting HeightCarburetor GasolineTROUBLE-SHOOTING Guide