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Slope gauge – MTD 100 Series User Manual

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Slope

Gauge

WARNING

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.
If operating a walk-
behind mower on such
a slope, it is extremely
difficult to maintain your
footing and you could
slip, resulting in serious
injury.

Operate RIDING
mowers up and down
slopes, never across
the face of slopes.

Operate
WALK-BEHIND
mowers across the
face of slopes, never
up and down slopes.

Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree...

or a corner of a building...

or a fence post

Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope)

15°

Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

Do not operate

your lawn mower on such slopes.