Craftsman 917.289030, 917.289031 owner manual General Service

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,Remove gas-poweredequipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground°

If this is not possible, then refuel such equipmentwith a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle°

•Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete, Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

•Iffuelis spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.

•Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely,

GENERAL SERVICE

•Never operate machine in a closed area_

•Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition°

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly,

•Be sure the area is clear of bystanders

before operating° Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers,

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary., Always look down and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children, even with the blades shutoff. They may fall offand 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 responsible adult other than the operator.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or otherdebris build-up, Clean oil or fuel spill- age and remove any fuef_soaked debris.

Allow machine to cool before storing.

•If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspectthe machine_ Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

•Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

•Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.. Adjust and service as required.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

°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 thatyou will not have to stop or shift while on the slope,

°Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope°

•If machine stops while going uphill, disen- gage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually down- hill, if possible,.

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28903, 917.289031, 917.28903, 917.289030 specifications

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