MTD 1742 warranty Important Safe Operation Practices

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8 Section 2 — Important Safe Operation Practices

Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree...

or a corner of a building...

or a fence post

15°

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

WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate riding mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents To The OwnerThank You Record Product InformationImportant Safe Operation Practices California Proposition General OperationSlope Operation Do NotService General ServiceChildren TowingDo not modify engine Spark ArrestorSafety Symbols SymbolImportant Safe Operation Practices Tractor Set-Up Assembly & Set-UpContents of Crate Checking Tire Pressure Connecting the Battery CablesSetting the Deck Gauge Wheels Adjusting the Seat Gas and OilControls and Features Seat Adjustment Knob not shownThrottle/Choke Control Brake PedalIgnition Switch Module Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCDDeck Lift Lever Drive PedalParking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Fuel Level IndicatorPTO / Blade Engage Handle Starting the Engine Safety Interlock SwitchesOperation Reverse Caution Mode Driving The TractorEngaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cruise Control Using the Deck Lift LeverDriving On Slopes Operating the HeadlightsEngaging the PTO MowingMaintenance & Adjustments Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Changing the Engine OilDeck Wash Cleaning the TractorAir Cleaner Spark Plug Transmission Lubrication Front WheelsPivot Points & Linkage Deck WheelsLeveling the Deck Front To Rear AdjustmentsDeck Spindle Parking Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentHex Bolt Adjustment Gear Leveling the Deck Side to SideDeck Idler Bracket ServiceCutting Deck Removal Changing the Deck Belt Deck Lift Arm Deck Support PinCutting Blades PulleyBattery Jump StartingFuse TiresChanging the Transmission Drive Belt ChargingTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyReplacement Parts Component Part Number and DescriptionComponent Part Number and DescriptionAttachments & Accessories Model Number Description