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General service – Craftsman 917.28948 User Manual

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• Keep the nozzie in contact with the rim

of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not

use a nozzle lock-open device.

• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change cloth­

ing immediately,

• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap

and tighten securely.

GENERAL SERVICE

• Never operate machine in a closed

area.

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• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition,

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check

their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spi llage and remove any fuei-soaked de­

bris . Allow machi ne to cool before storing.

If you strike a foreign object, stop and

inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

Check grass catcher components and the

discharge chute frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade

or wear gloves, and use extra caution

when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust

and service as required.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

Never carry passengers.

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
Never carry children, even with the
blades shut off. They may fail off and
be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation. Children who have
been given rides in the past may suddenly

appear in the mowing area for another

ride and be run over or backed over by

the machine.

Keep children out of the mowing area

and in the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.

Be alert and turn machine off if a child

enters the area.

Before and while backing, look behind

and down for small children.

Mow up and down slopes (15“ Max). not

across.
Choose a low ground speed so that you

will not have to stop or shift while on the

slope.

Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a

slope, ifthe tires lose traction, disengage
the blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.

If machine stops while going uphili,

disengage blades, shift into reverse and

back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.