Husqvarna 917.289541 owner 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 917.289541 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor ACF MJLHOW to USE Your Tractor Attachment Clutch Switch Disengaged EngagedTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo Stop Mower Blades Before Starting the Engine To Start Engine See Fig Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Deck Washout Port See Fig CleaningIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower Belt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigREMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TransmissionTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX01.25.10 SR/TH