FOR SAFE OPERAT O
NARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covere6, brush,covered or
Local or statelaws(if any) Ifasparkarrester is used. it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator
tn the State of California the above is required by Iaw (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other states may
have similar laws Federal iaws apply on federat lands. See your Sears Authorized Service Center for spark arrester muffler part number 677V1
1..Know the controls and how to stop quickly, READ THIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attachments
2.Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.,
3, Do not carry passengers.. Do not mow when children and others are around,
4.AIways wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts..
5o Keep your eyes an_ mind on your tractor, mower and the area being cut.. Don t let other interests distract you°
6.Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not in the drivers seat.
7.Always get on or off your tractor from the operators left hand side,.
8, Clear the work area of obiects (wire, rocks, etc_) which might be picked up and thrown,
9o Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start the engine,
10.Disengage power to att{chments and stop the engine be- fore leaving the operator s position
tio Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, mak-
ing an adjustment or repairs
12Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in use.
13, Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un- attended. Disengage the
14Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or down-
• hill Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°); never across the face Refer to page 43
15o Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre- vent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
16o While going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control Lever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without
stopping
17o Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un- sure or at a speed which could causea skid
!8 Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards Keep away from drop offs,
19o Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public high- ways°
20, Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them Never deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign
object,
21_ Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop°
22° Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are running. Always keep clear of discharge chute,
23Use care when pulling loads or using heawyequipment, a_ Use only approved drawbar hitch points
b Limit loads to those you can safely control co Do not turn sharply Use care when backing
do Use count_erweight or wheel weights when suggested in the owner s manual.
24Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways
25When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve- hicle while in operation
26Handle gasoline with care it is highly flammable a, Use approved gasoline containers
b, Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gas- oline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after run- ning, Never fill the tank indoors, always clean up spilled gasoline
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors. 27, Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-
dition, and keep safety devices in place and working.
28.Keep al! nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip= ment is in safe working condition
29Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
30To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease Do not clean product while engine is
running
31, Except for adjustment; DO NOT operate Engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is re= moved Removal of such part could create a fire hazard
32 Do not operate without a muffler or tamper with the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors could create a fire hazar& Inspect periodically and replace if necessary.
33The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in- spected for damage after striking a foreign object and the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment
34Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine; severedamage or injury may result
35_ When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
a.Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light
b.Shut the engine off when unclogging chute°
c.Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent intervals.
36.Do not operate the mower without the deflector shield in place
37.Disengage power to mower before backing up Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower
38Under normal usage the grass catcher bag materiaf is subject to deterioration and wear It should be checked frequently for bag replacement Replacement bags should be checked to ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recommendations or specifications
PRECAUTIONS, IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BECOME ALERTI LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED
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