Craftsman 917.270962 owner manual Tor

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regu- larly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

•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 abso-

lutely 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.

ALook for th s symbol to point out impor- tant sarety precautions. It means CAU- TIONI!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS iNVOLVED.

&CAUTION" In order to prevent acci- dental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

_CAUTION" Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may Dose control of the trac-

tor.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or al- low objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.

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

•Check brake operation frequently. Ad- just and service as required.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Taft grass can hide obsta- cles.

•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 neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

_I, CAUTION: Tow only.the attachments that are recommenoeo Dy ano comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest pos- sible 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 trac- tor.

AWARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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