Slope Guide - Craftsman 536.270270 Operator's Manual

SLOPE GUIDE
Fold this page along dotted line indicated below. Hold page before you so that its left
edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. Sight across the
............ i.b".DE'p._._ fold in the direction of the hill or slope you want to measure. Compare the angle of the
I ""--._._._-.ES.. fold with the slope of the hill.
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Operate a walk-behind mower
across the face of slopes,
never up or down slopes.
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10 DEGREES 15 DEGREES
Operate a riding mower
up or down slopes, never
across the face of slopes.
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On a riding mower 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 you are not completely sure, use this guide to
determine the slope angle.
WARNING: To avoid possible serious injury, do not mow a slope that is greater than 15 degrees. If the riding mower is used with a
pull-behind or rear-mounted attachment, do not operate the unit on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees.
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