Craftsman 917.37742 - Manual (Page 3)

» Check fuel tank before starting engine.
Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the
engine is running or when the engine is
hot. Allow the engine to cool for several
minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean
off any spilled gasoline before starting
the engine.
® Always make wheel height adjustments
before starting your mower. Never
attempt to do this while the engine is
running.
® Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light,
OPERATION:
® Keep your eyes and mind on your
mower and the area being cut Do not let
other interests distract you.
® Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never
run while operating your mower. Always
be sure of your footing — keep a firm
hold on the handles and walk.
® Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis­
charge opening at all times.
«■ Always stop the engine whenever you
leave or are not using your mower, or
before crossing driveways, walks, roads,
and any gravel—covered areas.
® Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the
mower while you are operating it,
® Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
absolutely sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped. Then disconnect the
spark plug wire and keep it away from
the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
*■ Do not continue to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restarting and operating you
mower.
® Do not change the governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Engine damage
or personal Injury may result.
° Do not operate your mower if it vibrates
abnormally. Excessive vibration is an in­
dication of damage; stop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration
and repair as required.
» Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous,
» Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards you. Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down or you
might lose your footing. Do not mow ex­
cessively steep slopes. Use caution
when operating the mower on uneven
terrain or when changing directions —
maintain good fooling.
° Never operate your mower without prop­
er guards, plates, grass catcher or other
safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
® Check the blade and the engine mount­
ing bolts often to be sure they are tight­
ened properly.
® Check all bolls, nuts and screws at fre­
quent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure mower is in safe working condition.
® Keep all safety devices in place and
worldng.
® To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive
grease and oil.
® Check grass catcher often for deteriora­
tion and wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacement bags that are rec­
ommended by and comply with specifi­
cations of the manufacturer of your
mower.
o Always keep a sharp blade on your
mower.
® Allow engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
“ Never store mower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or an ignition
source such as a hot water heater,
space heater, clothes dryer, etc.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it can­
not contact spark plug in order to pre­
vent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making
repairs.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.