Craftsman 917.28726 owner manual Not use a nozzle lock-opendevice, General Service

.

Removegas-powered equipmentfrom

Check

their

proper

operation

regularly.

the truck or trailer and refuel it on the

. Keep

machine

free

of

grass,

leaves, or

ground. If this is not possible,then

other

debris

build-up.

Clean

oil or

fuel

spillage

and

remove

any fuel-soaked

refuel such equipmentwith a portable

container,rather than from a gasoline

debris.

Allow machine to cool before

storing.

dispenser nozzle.

.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim

If you

strike

a foreign

object,

stop

and

of the fuel tank or container openingat

inspect

the

machine.

Repair,

if neces-

all times until fueling is complete. Do

sary,

before

restarting.

or repairs

not use a nozzle lock-opendevice.

Never

make

any adjustments

with the

engine

running.

•

If fuel

is

spilled

on clothing,

change

Check

grass

catcher

components

and

clothing

immediately.

the discharge guard frequently and

.

Never

overfill

fuel tank.

Replace gas

replace with manufacturer's recom-

cap and

tighten securely.

mended

parts,

when

necessary.

GENERAL

SERVICE

Mower

blades are sharp. Wrap the

•

Never

operate

machine

in

a closed

blade or wear gloves, and use extra

area.

caution

when

servicing

them.

.

Keep

all nuts and bolts tight to be sure

Check

brake

operation

frequently.

Ad-

the equipment is in safe working condi-

just and service as required.

tion.

Maintain or replace safety and instruc-

Never tamper with safety devices.

tion labels,

as

necessary.

. Be sure the area is clear of bystand-

ers before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

. Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may

suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or

backed over by the machine.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a respon- sible adult other than the operator.

•Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

. Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.

. Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across.

•Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

•Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis- engage the blades and proceed slowly

straight down the slope.

. If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

. Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu- ally downhill, if possible.

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