Craftsman 127.28875 manual Safety, Starting, Interrupting operation

SAFETY

Starting

-Start only according to instructions in this manual or on the machine.

-Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:

-the parking brake is on;

-the PTO is disengaged;

-the traction drive is in NEUTRAL.

-When starting the engine, make sure hands and feet are clear of the blades.

-Do not start the machine while standing in front of the discharge chute or with the chute directed at someone.

-Do not engage PTO at full throttle. Throttle to idle or lowest possible engine speed.

-Do not change engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.

Interrupting operation

-Before leaving the operator's position:

-Park on level ground.

-Disengage the PTO.

-Set the parking brake.

-Shut off the engine and remove the key.

-Disengage the PTO and wait until the blades quit rotating:

-before raising cutterdeck;

-when not mowing;

-for transport;

-when crossing surfaces other than grass.

-Stop the engine, disengage the PTO, set parking brake and wait until the blades quit rotating and lower cutting unit:

-before refueling;

-before removing grass catcher;

-before making height adjustment unless the adjustment can be made from the operator's position.

-Stop the engine, disengage the PTO, set parking brake and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the key:

-before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;

-before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;

-after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before restarting;

-if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally: shut off machine immediately. Inspect and make repairs as needed before restarting;

-except for repairs or adjustments as specifically noted, such as for carburetor adjustment, where the engine must be running. Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts in these circumstances.

-Allow the blades to come to a complete stop when stopping operation to clear blockages, unclog, inspect the machine, do maintenance or repair.

-Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut- down and, if the engine is provided with a shut- off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.

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