Craftsman 917.24985 owner manual Safety Rules, lb Safe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowers

Models: 917.24985

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SAFETY RULES

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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

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

Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

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

Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain couldoverturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage 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 necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

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Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

in neutral, you may lose control of CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill the tractor.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and

comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting

up,transporting,adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to

give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. They have competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

SAFETY RULES

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STORAGE

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ASSEMBLY

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WARRANTY

9

OPERATION

8

REPAIR PARTS

10-11

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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Craftsman 917.24985 owner manual Safety Rules, lb Safe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowers