Sears 917.25446 - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS
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PORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION
AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal cximbustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered,
brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable focal or area
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective woming order by the operator. (See REPAIR PARTS for part
number identification).
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other Slates may have similar
laws. Federal taws apply on federal lands.
I. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS
OWNER'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attach­
ments.
2 Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper insfrucdion.
3 Do not carry passengers.. Do not mow when children and
others are around
4. Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that could get caught In moving parts..
5 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 driver's seat.
7. Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left hand
side.
8 Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc) which might
be picked up and thrown..
9 . Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start
the engine
10 Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before
leaving the operator’s position,
II. Disengage power to mower, stop the engine, and disconnect
spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making
an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot
muffler or engine components,,
12 Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in
use,,
13 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle
unattended. Disengage the power take-off, tower the attach­
ments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key .
14 Do not stop or start suddenly wherr going uphill or downhill..
Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15“),
never across the face. Referto pageSS,
15, Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes,
16 While going up or down slopes, place gear shift control lever
in 1 St gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping,
17. Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure,
or at a speed which could cause a skkt.
18. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
Keep away from drop-offs.
19. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public high­
ways
20. Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in
order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never delib­
erately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects,
21. Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.
22. Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge
chute, or near any moving parts while tractor or mower is
running. Always keep clear of discharge chute,
23 Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
a. , Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
b.
Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c Do not turn sharply. Use care whan backing,
d.
Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in
owner’s manual
24, Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways
25. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve­
hicle while in operation,
26, 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 run­
ning. Never fill tank indoors Always dean up spilled
gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.
27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condi­
tion, and keep safety devices in place and working.
28 Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip­
ment is in safe working condition.
29. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside 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, Do not clean product while engine is
running.
31. Except for adjustments, DO NOT operate engine if air cleaner
or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed
Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine; severe damage or injury may result
35. 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.
36. Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.
37. Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow
in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after
careful observation of the entire area Behind the mower.
38. Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject
to deterioration and wear. It should be checked frequently for
bag replacement Replacement bags should be checked to
ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recom­
mendations or specifications