Craftsman 917.28008 Operator's Manual page 5

• Remove gas-powered equipment from
thetruck ortrailer a ndrefuel itonthe
ground. Ifthis isnot p ossible, then refuel
such e quipment with aportable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
• Keep t henozzle i ncontact with the rim
ofthe fuel t ank orcontainer opening at
all t imes u ntil fueling iscomplete. Donot
use anozzle lock-open device.
• Iffuel isspilled onclothing, change cloth-
ing immediately.
• Neveroverfillfueltank. Replace gas cap
and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
. Never operate machine in a closed area.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tightto be surethe
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Nevertamperwith safetydevices. 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 de-
bris, Allow machine to cool before storing.
. If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspectthe machine. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
• Checkgrass catcher components and the
discharge chute frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
- Mowerbladesaresharp. Wraptheblade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them,
• Checkbrakeoperationfrequently. Adjust
and service as required.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
beforeoperating. Stop machine ifanyone
enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mowin reverse unless absolutely
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 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, Ifthetires Iosetraction, disengage
be seriously injured or interferewith safe ................. the blades and proceed slowly straight .........
machine operation, Children who have down the slope.
been given rides inthe pastmay 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.
• If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.
• Do notturn onstopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
. downhill, if possible.
• Whenloadingorunloadingthismachine,
do not exceed the maximum recom-
mended operation angle of 15°.