Slope Guide - Craftsman 502.255070 Owner's Manual

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SLOPE GUIDE FOR RiDiNG MOWERS
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SIGHT AND HOLD THiS GUIDE LEVEL WiTH A VERTICAL
TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE
POLE, OR A FENCE POST.
10 DEGREES 15
Operate up or down slopes,
across the face of slopes.
To determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the
slope. If you can back up the slope, it is generally safe to mow. However, if you do not feel safe, or if you are not completely sure, use this guide
anddo not mow a slope that is greater than 15 degrees. If the riding mower is used with a pull-behind attachment, do not operate the unit on a
slope that is greater than 10 degrees.
A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2.5 feet in 10 feet.
A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1.7 feet in 10 feet.
Use extreme care at all times, and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers. Follow other instructions in this manual for safety in mowing on
slopes. Operate a riding mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Use extra care when operating on or near slopes
and obstructions. :_