Craftsman 247.290000 Operator's Manual page 116

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(OK)
"'- 12° Slope
X
(TOO STEEP)
- 12° Slope
Figure 1
USETHiSSLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE
iF A SLOPE iSTOO STEEPFOB SAFEOPERATION!
To checktheslope, proceedas follows:
1. Remove this pageand fold alongthe dashedline.
2. Locatea verticalobjecton or behindthe slope (e.g.a pole,building,fence, tree, etc.)
3. Align eithersideof the slopegaugewith the object (SeeFigure1 and Figure2 ).
4. Adjustgaugeup or downuntil the left cornertouchesthe slope(SeeFigure1 and Figure2).
5.
If there is a gap belowthe gauge,the slopeis too steepfor safe operation(SeeFigure2 above).
Figure 2
Slopes are a major factor related to tip-over and roll-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. Do not operate machine
on slopes in excess of 12 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it. Always mow up and down the face of slopes, never mow across the face of slopes.