Craftsman 917.272073 Owner's Manual page 59

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS HILL
15 ° MAX.
Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not
greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu-
ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.