General Service - Craftsman 917.275751 Owner's Manual

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
the truckor trailerand refuelit on the
ground.If this is not possible,then
refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthan from a gasoline
dispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or containeropeningat
all times until fueling is complete.Do
not use a nozzle lock-opendevice.
• If fuel is spilledon clothing, change
clothingimmediately.
• Neveroverfill fuel tank.Replacegas
cap and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
• Never operate machine in a closed are.
• 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
replace with manufacturer's recom-
mended parts, when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the
blade or wear gloves, and use extra
caution 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 by-
standers before operating. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in 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 seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation. Chil-
dren 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 trac-
tion, disengage 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 nec-
essary, and then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
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