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GUA·RA,NTEE

Your Tractor is guaranteed for one full year. If any defect in material or workmanship should appear during this time, simply contact our nearest Sears store or service center throughout the United States or Canada. We will make all necessary repairs, including parts and labor, at no charge to you. Tractors equipped with batteries: If battery proves defective and will not hold a charge, in exchange for the battery, we will: During the first 90 doyS'-replacebattery at no charge. After 90-days-replace battery, charging customer 1I12th of the price of the new battery for each full month from date of sale.

If the tractor is used for commercial or rental purposes, this guarantee appl ies for thirty days.

IMPORTANT

rules for safeTRAINING
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1.Read the Owners Manual carefully and fully

familiarize yourself with the controls and proper use of your tractor as well as any at-

tachment. Be prepared to stop the engine and powered attachment(s) on a second's notice. Only persons well acquainted with these Rules for Safe Operation should be allowed to use

your tractor.}

2. Do not allow children or young teenagers to

start or operate your tractor.

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3.Do not allow anyone in the area whil8!1 op- erating your tractor. Keep the children and pets in the back yard while usin9 it in the front yard. Keep a wary eye out for children or passers-by. Oi sengage the power to all attachments and stop the engine while they are in the vicinity of your tractor. Children,

particularly, could get in the way of and in- lured by the tractor or an attachment.

PREPARATION

4.Do not operate the tractor when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear, preferably steel-toed shoes. Also, do not wear loose fitting clothing that could 3et caught in moving parts.

5.Check your fuel supply before each use. Never remove the gas cap or fill the gasoline tank when the engine is running or while it is hot. When filling the fuel tank, leave space for expan sion, do not fi II it to the brim and keep in mind that the heat of the sun can cau~e the gasoline to expand. Wipe off any spilled gas- oline before starting the engine. Rememl;."",,' gasoline is highly flammable and must always be handled with extreme care.

6.A tractor and all attachments are precision

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pieces of equipment, not playthings, therefore extreme caution must be exercised at all times.

7.Never attempt to operate a damaged tractor or

attachment, always repair any damage before attempting to start or operate your tractor or

attachment.

8.Never CTTempt to carry any passengers, their safety as well as your safety will be endangered.

9.Before attempting to start the engine of your

tractor make sure the'- gear shift lever is in neutral and the power to all attachments is disengaged, then firmly apply the foot brakl! and be sure to release the parking brake. The parking brake must always be disengaged when you put the tractor in motion. If th" tractor is operated with the parking brake engaged serious damage may result.

10.Each time before leaving the operator's seat, be absolutely sure the power to all attachments is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged,

the gear shift lever is in neutral, the engine is shut off, the attachments and all moving parts have completely stopped and the ign it ion

key is removed. Never leave the operator's seat with the engine or any powered attachment

running. Always get on or off your tractor from

the operator's left-hand side.

1L Always operate your tractor In daylight; dusk or dark - use your lights.

12.Operate your tractor at safe speeds on wet or slippery surfaces, where traction is unsure. Never at a speed which could cause a skid.

OPERATION

13.Do not atten,,)t to change the governor setting or overspeed the engine. The governor controls

the engine speed and protects the engine from :lamaging, excessive speeds. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.

14.When startinse',Q~r engine on tractors equipped