MTD 021, 022 manual Slope Gauge, May Not Operate Safely

SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE

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

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15°	WARNING	Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every	riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

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