Craftsman 917.249392 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY RULES
1, Know ihe controis and how to stop quickly READ THIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with
your tractor
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, Always wear substantia! footwear Do not wear loose fit­
ting clothing that could get caught in moving parts.
S Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the
area being cut. Do not 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 operator's left
hand side.
8 Clear the work area of objects (wire, rooks, etc.I which
might be picked up and thrown
9 Disengage all attachment clutches and return gear shift
control to neutral before attempting to start the engine
1 0, Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine
before leaving the operator's position,
1 1 Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and discon­
nect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before clean­
ing, making an adjustment or repair. Be careful to avoid
touching hot muffler or engine components.
1 2 Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in use ,
1 3, Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un­
attended. Disengage the power-take-off, lower the at­
tachments, return gear shift control lever to neutral, set
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key
Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not
greater than 15“!; never across the face Refer to sight
guide in tractor manual.
Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre­
vent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes
While going up or down slopes choose a speed low enough
to negotiate the slope without stopping To reduce speed,
move gear shift control lever to neutral position,
Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un­
sure or at a speed which couid cause a skid.
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
Keep away from drop-offs.
Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public
highways.
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
objects
Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.
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,
23, Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment,
a, Use only approved drawbar hitch points
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b Limit loads to those you can safely control,
c. Do not turn sharply Use care when backing,
d Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested
in the owner’s manual,
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
vehicle while in operation,.
Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable,
a Use approved gasoline containers.
b, Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add
gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that
has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after
running, Never fill tank indoors, always clean up spill­
ed gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.
Keep the. vehicle and attachments in good operating con­
dition, and keep safety devices in place and working,
2 8, Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip­
ment is in safe working condition,
2 9, Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank in­
side a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure,
30 To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease Never attempt to clean product while
engine is running
Except for adjustments; DO NOT operate Engine if air
cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is
removed. Removal of such part couid create a fire hazard.
Do not operate without a muffler or tamper with exhaust
system Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create
a fire hazard Inspect periodically and replace if necessary ,
3 3. The 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.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine; severe damage or injury may result.
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.
Do not operate the mower without entire grass catch­
er, on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place.
Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not
mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then on­
ly after careful observation of the entire area behind the
mower.
Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is sub­
ject to deterioration and wear It should be checked fre-
quandy for bag replacement. Replacement bags should
be checked to ensure compliance wirh the original
manufacturer's recommendations or specifications.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFE­
TY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED