8 Section 2 — Important Safe Operation Practices

Slope Gauge

15° Slope

(OK)

Figure 1

15° Slope

(TOO STEEP)

Figure 2

USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE

IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION!

To check the slope, proceed as follows:

1.Remove this page and fold along the dashed line.

2.Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.)

3.Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ).

4.Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope (See Figure 1 and Figure 2).

5.If there is a gap below the gauge, the slope is too steep for safe operation (See Figure 2 above).

WARNING! Slopes are a major factor related to tip-over and roll-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 15 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. Always mow up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

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Cub Cadet LTX1045, LTX1046M, LTX1042KW warranty Slope Gauge, TOO Steep

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