Craftsman 917.258692 - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers A
IMPORTAMT: THiS CUTTiNG MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS-
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
GENERAL OPERATION
Read, undersland, and ioltow alt Instrucllons In tha manual
and on ihe macWne befora siaillng-
Only allow responsibte adults, who are familiar wHh the
InsltucUons, lo opérala the machina.
Clear the ares of ob|ects such as rocks, toys, wire, a!c ,
which could ha pteksd up and Ihrown by Iha blade
Basura lha area is oleerof oihar people balare mowing Stop
machine if anyone anlars ihe area
Nevar carry passengers
Do not mow In reverse unless sbsolulely nacessary Always
look down and behind before end while backing
Be aware of tha mower discharge direcllon and da not point
II at anyone, Do not operate the mower without sHhar the
entire grass catcher or the guard in place,
Stow down before turning
Newer leave a running machine unallended Always fum off
blades, set parking Brake, slop engine, and remove keys
before dfsmouniing
Turn off blades when not mowing.
Stop engine before removing grass oatcher or unologging
chute.
Mow only In daylight or goad artifiolai iight-
Do not oparate Ihe machine while under the Inlloence of
alcohol or drugs.
Walsh for Irelllo whart opsratlng near or crossing roadways.
Usa BXlra cbís when loading or unloading the machine Info
a trailer or truck.
(I. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to toss-of-conlro! and
iipover accidents, which can resul! in severe injury or death.
All slopas require extra caution. !i you cannot back up the
slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow It.
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Mow up end down slopes, not across,
Rsfflove obstsctes such as rocks, tree limbs, slo.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine
Tall gross can hide obsias/ss
Use slow spaed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have
lo slop or shift while on the slope.
Follow the manufactureds recommendalions lor wheel
Weights or counlarwetghts to improve slablllty.'
Uss extra care with grass catohars or other aliachments.
These can change Ihe stability of the machine
Keep alt movamant on the slopes s/owand
gradual Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Avoid starting or slopping on a slope, if tires lose iraciiort,
disengage Ihs blades and proeasd slowly sfra/ghf down ihe
slope -
DO NOT;
• Doifol turn on slopes unless necessary, andihen, lum slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible
• Oonofmowrreardrop-DffSjditohea, or embankments. The
mower could suddenly turn over tl a wheel Is over lha edge
of a cliff or ditch, or it an edge caves irt,
• Do rfot mow on wet grass. Reduced IraoUon could cause
sliding
• Do not try to stabilize Ihe machine by putting your loot on the
ground.
• Do not use grass catohar on steep slopes
til. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator i$ not aiert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to lha
maohitie arid the mowing activity Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them,
• Keep children out of tha mowing area and under tha watcfiful
oars of anolhar responsible adult
Be alert and lurn machine off If children enisr the erea
Before and when becking, look behind and down for small
children
Never carry children. They may fall off and be settausly
injured or intedare with safe machine operation.
Newer allow children lo operate the maoNne,
Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs,
trees, or oiher objects that may obscure vision,
!V. SERVICE
• UBeexIrBcareinbandlinggasoilneandolherfusIs. Theyere
Hammabis and vapors are explosive
• Use only an approved container.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel wHh the engine
running Allow ongirta to cool belora ralueling. Do not
smoke.
* Never refuel the machine Indoors-
•• Never store the machine or fuel oonlalnsr Inside where
there Is an open liams, such as a water heater
• Never run a machlns inslda a closed area,
• Keep nuts and bolls, espBolally bteda atfachmenl bolls, light
end keep equipment In good oondWon
» Never tamper wilh safety devices Check ihoir proper
Dporetion regulatly
• Keep machine free of press, leaves, or other debn's build-up
Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before
storing.
• Slop and inspaot the aquipment (f you slrika an obJacL
Rapatr, И necessary, belora rastartlng,
» Navar make adjustmenl® or repairs with ihs engine running
t Grass calohercomponsnls are subject lo wear, damage, and
detBiloratlon, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects lo be thrown, Frequently check components and
rapiacs with manufacturer's recommended parts, vrhsn nec­
essary
• Mower bladsB are sharp and can cut. Wrap tha btadefs} or
weerflgvBS, and use extra caution whan servicing them-
• Check braks oparallon frsquenUy, Adjust and servloo as
required.
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Look tor this symbol to point out im­
portant safety precBuHons. It means
CAUTION!!! SECOME ALERTHf VOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
wire and pface wire where it cannot contact
spark plug In order lo prevent accldenia!
starting when selling up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs..
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WARNING
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The engine exhaust from this product con­
tains chemicals known to the State of Califor­
nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.