General service, Safety rules – Craftsman YS 4500 917.28990 User Manual

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SAFETY RULES

• Remove gas-powered equipment from

the truck or trailer and refuel it on the

ground. If this is not possible, then

refuel such equipment with a portable

container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.

• Keep the nozzle 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

clothing immediately.

• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas

cap and tighten securely.

GENERAL SERVICE
• Never operate machine in a closed

area.

• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure

the equipment is in safe working condi­
tion.

• 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

spillage and remove any fuel-soaked

debris. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspect the machine. Repair, if neces­

sary, before restarting.

Never make any adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

Check grass catcher components and

the discharge guard frequently and re­

place with manufacturer’s recommended
parts, when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the

blade or wear gloves, and use extra cau­

tion when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Ad­

just and service as required.

Maintain or replace safety and instruc-

tion labels, as necessary.

Be sure the area is clear of bystand­

ers before operating. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless abso­
lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

Never carry children, even with the

blades shut off. They may fall 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. If the tires lose traction, disen­

gage the blades and proceed slowly

straight down the slope.

If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.

Do not turn on slopes unless neces­

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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