Craftsman 917.254611 - 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 combustion 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 local or area
laws (if anyj. If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective woiking 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 m ay have similar
laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
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Know Ihe controls and how to stop quickly, READ THIS
OWNER'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attach­
ments.
Do not allow children to operate the machine Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper ¡nstrudbn.
Do not carry passengers Do not mow when children and
others are around
Always wear substantial footwear. Do no! wear toóse fitting
clothtng that could get caugnt in moving parts.
Keep your ayes and mind on your tractor, mower, and the
area being cut Do not let other interests distract you.
Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not in
the driver's seat
Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left hand
side,
Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc ) which might
be picked up and thrown
Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start
the engine,
Disengaoe power to attachments and stop the engine before
leaving the operator's posittori.
Disengage power to mower, stop the engine, and disconnect
spark plug wire(s) from spark piug(s) before cleaning, making
an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot
muffier or engine components
Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in
use.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle
unattended. Disengage the power take-off, lowerthe attach­
ments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the Hey
Do not stop or start suddenty when going uphill or downhill
Mow up and down the (ace of stopas (not greater than 15“),
never across the face Refer to page 51,
Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes
While going up or down slopes, place gear shift control lever
in 1st gear position to negotiate Ihe slope without stopping.
Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure,
or at a speed which could cause a skid.
Slay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards
Keep away from drop-offs
Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public high­
ways.
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
Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop
Never place hands or feat under Ihe mower, in discharge
chute, or near any moving parts while tractor or mower is
funning, Always keep clear of discharge chute
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment
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Use only approved drawbar hitch points
b. Limit toads to those you can safely control
c. Do not turn sharply Use care when backing
d. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in
owner’s тапиаГ
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 llammable,
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 clean up spilled
gasoline
c, C^en doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes are dangerous Do not run the engine indoors.
27 Keep the vehicle anci 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 aif 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 mufliers or spark arresters could create a
fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace it 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 overspead the
engine; severe damage or injury may result
35. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
a Mow only in daylight or tn good artificial light
b. Shot 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 subjecl
to deterioration and wear, ft should be checked frequently for
bag replacement Replacement bags should be checked to
ensure compliance with the original manufacturer’s recom­
mendations or speciftoations.