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MTD 1438, 1842 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree, 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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MTD 1438, 1842 warranty Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree, or a corner of a building or a fence post

Contents

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINEOperator’s Manual Rover Raider 1438 & 1842 Lawn TractorTable of Contents To The OwnerThank You Record Product InformationGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesCalifornia Proposition Slope Operation Do NotService General ServiceChildren TowingDo not modify engine Notice Regarding EmissionsSpark Arrestor SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDescription Safety SymbolsSymbol 8 Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices Sight and hold this level with a vertical treeor a corner of a building or a fence post Assembly & Set-Up Connecting the Battery CablesTractor Set-Up Shipping Brace RemovalAttaching The Steering Wheel Attaching The Dash CollarAttaching The Seat Mulch Plug if equippedSetting the Deck Gauge Wheels if so equipped Tire PressureGas and Oil Fill-up For California ModelsControls and Features On some modelsIgnition Switch ModuleSpeed Control Parking Brake Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Choke Knob Shift LeverIgnition Switch 3-Position Ignition Switch4-Position Ignition Switch Throttle Control LeverIgnition Switch Module Clutch-Brake PedalParking Brake Shift LeverSafety Interlock Switches Reverse Caution ModeModels without Reverse Caution Mode Models with Reverse Caution ModeSetting the Cutting Height Engaging the Parking BrakeStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineUsing the Deck Lift Lever Driving The TractorDriving On Slopes Engaging the BladesHeadlights MowingMulching Maintenance & Adjustments MaintenanceAir Cleaner BatteryCleaning the Engine And Deck Cleaning BatteryBattery Failures Deck Wash SystemAdjustments Seat AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Leveling the DeckMaintenance Schedule Clean Hood/Dash LouversClean Battery Terminals Clean Engine Cooling FinsService Cutting Deck RemovalDeck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin BatteryTires Charging FuseCutting Blades Jump StartingChanging the Deck Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltFor 38” Decks For 42” & 46” Decks38-Inch Deck 42 & 46-Inch DeckSection 7 - Service Engine Pulley Idler Bracket Deck Idler PulleyTroubleshooting ProblemCause RemedyReplacement Parts Description Attachments & AccessoriesModel Number Page Section 11- Notes