Craftsman 917.273802 Owner's Manual page 4

SAFETY RULES
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-
even terrain could overturn the machine.
Tall grass can hide ob sta cles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear
so that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Follow the manufacturer's rec om men d-
a tions for wheel weights or coun ter -
weights to improve stability.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or
other at tach ments. These can change
the stability of the machine.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual. Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
If tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unless nec es -
sary, and then, turn slowly and grad u al ly
downhill, if possible.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. The mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
• Do not use grass catcher on steep
slopes.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the ma-
chine and the mowing activity. Never as-
sume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are fl ammable and
vapors are explosive.
- Use only an approved container.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
- Never refuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open fl ame, such as a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-
ment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper op er a tion regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine run ning.
• Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, dam age, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check com po nents and replace with
manufacturer's rec om mend ed parts,
when nec es sary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
• Check brake operation frequently. Ad-
just and service as required.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802
HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530, TYPE NUMBER EXA2
EXHAUST PIPE
KEY
NO. PART NO DESCRIPTION
2 6605398 GASKET, EX. PIPE
3 0471623 NUT, FLANGE (6MM)
FUEL PUMP
KEY
NO. PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 5611298 PUMP ASSY., FUEL
2 6605216 TUBE, DIAPHRAGM
3 4432233 FILTER, FUEL
4 1226299 SCREW-WASHER (5X16)
5 2449593 BULK HOSE, FUEL (5.5X8000)
(5.5X100)
6 2449593 BULK HOSE, FUEL (5.5X8000)
(5.5X350)
7 0250985 CLIP, TUBE (B10)
CRANKCASE
KEY
NO. PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 6853311 CRANKCASE ASSY.
2 6604540 COVER, BREATHER 1
3 6604557 GASKET, BREATHER COVER
4 2515195 PLATE, VALVE
5 6604565 STOPPER, VALVE
6 6388482 FILTER, OIL
7 6604805 EXTENSION, OIL FILLER
8 6853477 DIPSTICK, OIL
9 6604821 TUBE, BREATHER
10 0928051 BOLT, FLANGE (5X10)
11 2488187 BOLT, FLANGE (6X45)
12 3509528 HOLDER, OIL FILTER
13 0748111 BOLT, FLANGE (6X25)
14 2108595 OIL SEAL (35X52X8)
15 2280006 O-RING (22.5X2.2)
16 3141769 BOLT 2, STUD (8X28)
18 6698807 SWITCH ASM-OIL PRESSURE
19 1169275 BOLT
17 0997320 BEARING, RADIAL BALL (6207)
20 0069310 PIN A, DOWEL (8X14)
LABELS
KEY
NO. PART NO DESCRIPTION
3 6607097 MARK, OPERATOR CAUTION
(EC)
5 6607105 MARK, HONDA
8 6853766 MARK, EMBLEM (GXV530)
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