Sears 917.254710 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY RULES
) Know the canuols and how to stop quickly. HEAD THIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with
Bttochmmts,
2. Do not allow children la operate the machine. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper inst/vetion.
3. Do not carry passengers. Do not mow when children end
others are around.
4. Aiwa i*s wear substantial footwear. Do not wsar loose fit­
ting 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 disireet you.
B: Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower whert
nor in the drivers seat.
7. Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left
hand side
3 Clear the work area of objects Iwke, racks, etc I which
might be picked up end thrown
9. Disengage ell ettaohment dutches before attempting to
start the engine.
I 0. Dhettgagg power to attschments and slop the engine
before leaving the operator's position.
I 1 - Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and discon­
nect sperk plug wirefsl from spark plugisl defer« clean­
ing. making an adjustment or repair. Be careful ro avoid
touching hot muffler or engine companents-
I 2. Disengage power re ariechrfieefs ivde/! transporting cr not
in use. -
1 3. Take all possibie precautions when {saving the vehicle un­
attended. Disengage the power take-off, lower the at­
tachments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop
the engine md remove the key.
14. Do not stop or start strcfiien!)/ when going uphill or
dawnhitt. Mow up end down the face of slopes loot
greater than IS"!; never across the face Refer to page S!
f 5.. Reduce spaed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre­
vent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme csafice
when changing direction on slopes,
} S Hfhf/e going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control
Lever in 1st gear position w nsgaiiate tho slope without
stopping,
f 7. Never mow in we! or slippery grass, when traction is un­
sure or et a speed which could cause a skid.
Stay alert for hales in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
Keep away Irom drop-offs.
Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public
highways.
Exercise special care when mowing aroonif fixed objects
in order to prevent the blades from striking them Never
deliberately run Irgctor or mower into or aver 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 eny moving parts while ¡rector or mower
are running Always keep clear rtf discharge chute.
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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 when backing.
d. Use oountetwe/ght or wheel weights whan suggested
in the owner's manual
24 Watch out for traffic wden crossing or near roadways.
2 S VWien using any attachments, never direct discharge of
ffleterfaf towarcf bystanders nor allow anyone near the
vehicle while in operetian
2 6 . Handle gasoline with care - H is highly flammeble.
a, Use approved gasaihe containers .
b. Never remove the fuel cep of the fuel tank or add
gasolma 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 gesoline.
c Open doors if the engine is run in the garage ~ exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indaora.
2 7 Keep the vehicle end ettaohments in good operating con­
dition, end keep safety devices in place end working.
28 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip ,
ment is m safe working condition. '
2 9 Never store the equipment with gesoiins in the isn* in­
side a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to coot before storing In arty
mclosute
30. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease Do not clean product while engine
1$ running.
3 !, Except for adjustments.' DO NOT operate Engine it air
ctaaner or cover directly over carburetor at intake is
removed Removal of such part could ereeie в fire heserd,
32 . Oo not operate wftfiout a muffler or temper with exhaust
system. 0amepecf mufflers or spark arresters could create
a fire hazard. Inspect ponodicelly 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 sotf operating
the equipment
34 , Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine," severe damage or Injury may result,
3 S- Mffien using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows;
3. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light
b. Shut the engine off when uncfogging chute.
e. Check the blade mounting bolts far proper tightness
at frequent intervals,
33. Do not operate the mower without the deflector shield in
place.
3 7 Disengage power to mower before backing up Do not
mow in reverse unless ebaaiutely necessary end then on­
ly after careful observation of the entire area behind the
mower,
3 3. Undernormrt! usage the grass catcher bag materiel Is sub­
ject to detedomtion md wear, it should be cftecksrf fre-
queritly fat bag replecornent Replecement bags should
be checked to ensure camp/ienoe with the originsi
menufooturer's recommendations or specifications
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CAUTION:
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
safety precautions . IT MEANS ~ attentioni become
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED,
LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT EOUIP.
WENT PRECAUTIONS,
This unit is equipped with en intemsf combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved famst
covered, brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaust îjrsfem is equipped with b spark arrester
meeting appikabie local or stats laws (if anyj IF a spark arrester is used, it should be maintafnsd In effective working
order by the operator
In the Slate of CsHtamla the above is required by law (Sectwn aaes of Ihe Calilamta Public Resources Code} Other slates may have
simitar taws Federal lam apply on federal lands Reier to Repair Pens Section (Page dxf