Sears 917.25759 manual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers, Service, Safety is Involved

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

iMPORTANT: TH_S CUTTING MACHINE _S CAPABLE OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

NJURY OR DEATH

l, GENERAL OPERATION

OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT _N SERIOUS

t[_L CHILDREN

Read, understand_ and foilow al_ instractio_s in the manua! and on the machine before sta_ing.

Only alIow responsiMe adutts who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine

*C_ear the area ot objects such as recks, toys wire, etc. which could be picked _:_pand thrown by the b_ade,

Be sure the area is ctear of other people before mewing Stop mace Re if anyor_e enters the area

_, Never carry passengers.

_' Do r_otmow in _everse unless absolutely necessary Aways took down and behind before and whiie backing.

. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point }t at anyone. De not operate the mower without either the eeti_e grass catche_ or the guard in piace.

SI@_ down before taming.

bdore dismounting

Turn off biades when not mowing_

. Stop engine before removing grass catehe_ or unclogging chute

. Mow on_y in daylight or good a_t ficial lighL

. Do not operate the machine whi_e under the influence of alcohol or drugs

*, Watch for traffic when operating near or eros ing roadways_

_, Use extra care when loading or unloading the mace ne into a trailer or truck.

tL SLOPE OPERATION

req_ire extra caution If you cannot back up the stops or if you fee_ uneasy on it, do not mow ii,

DO_

Mow up and down s_opes, not across

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

,,Watch for hoIes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could ove_lurn the machine. Taft gr_:_sscan hide obstacle&

Use s_ow speed Choose a k_wgear so that you w ; not have to atop or shift while on the slope.

Follow the manufacturers recommendations for whee_ weights or counterweights to reprove stability

.	Keep all movement on the s;opes stow and graduat		De not
	make sudden changes ;r_speed or direction_
'_	Avoid starling	or stopping on a slope If tires lose	traction,
	disengage the	Mades am:] proceed s_ow_ystraight down the

DO NOT:

Do net mow near drep..offs, ditches, or embankments The mower co_._ldsuddenly turn over if a whee_ is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

Do net mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause

.	Do not	try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
	Do not	use grass catcher on steep slopes.	2

and the mowing activity Nevetassume that children wfi remain were you last s_w them

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible aci]_Jtt.

o Be aie_ and turn machine off if ehildre_ enter he area

. Before and when backing _oek behnd and down for small cMIdren

. Never carry children They may fali off and be sedously iniured or ir'_tederewith safe machine operation.

-Never allow children to operate the mace no,

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs, trees, or other objects that may ob_cure vision.

SERVICE

Use extra care in haedling gasoine and other fuels. They are fiammable and vapors are exp!osive_

Use on_y an approved container

Never remove gas cap or add faei with the engine ruenir g_ Allow engine to coo_ before iefue_ir_g. Do no! smoke

Never _'efuelthe machine indoors

Never tore the reacttins or rue! container nsde where there is an open fin he, such as a water _eater

Never ren a machine inside a closed area

Keep nu_s and bolts., especiaf_y binds attachment bolts, tight and keep eq_iprnen_ in good condition

Never tamper with safety devices. Check thor proper

Keep machine free of grass teaves, or other debrs bu td_ap. C!ean oi or tue_ spiI_age_ Allow machine to cod before

Stop and inspect the equ{pment if you strike an obiect. Repair, f necessary, before resta£ing.

Never make adi_._stmerdsor repa rs wth the engne runnii'_g

Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration which could expose moving pa_s or show objects to be throws Frequently check components arid repines wth manufacturers r¢_ommended parts, when hoe

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_' Mower blades are sharp and carl euL Wrap the Made(s) or wear g_oves, and use extra caution when serv;cieg them

,_ Check brake operation freqaently. Adjust and service as

Look for this symbof to point out impor-

tant safety precautions, It means CAUTiON!i! BECOME ALERT!i! '/OUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED,

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot

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