General Service - Craftsman 917.27664 Operator's Manual

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom Checktheir proper operationregularly.
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or
ground. If this is not possible,then other debris build-up. Cleanoil or fuel
refuel such equipmentwith a portable spillage and removeany fuel-soaked
container,dispenser nozzle.rather than from a gasoline • storing.debris Allow machineto cool before
• Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim • If you strike a foreign object,stop and
of the fuel tank or containeropening at inspectthe machine.Repair, if neces-
all times until fueling is complete.Do sary,before restarting.
not use a nozzle lock-opendevice. • Nevermakeany adjustmentsor repairs
• If fuel is spilledon clothing, change with the enginerunning.
• clothing immediately. • Check grasscatcher componentsand
Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas the dischargeguard frequently and
cap and tighten securely, replacewith manufacturer'srecom-
GENERAL SERVICE mendedparts,when necessary.
• Mowerblades are sharp. Wrap the
Neveroperate machinein a closed bladeor wear gloves,and use extra
area. caution when servicing them.
• Keepall nuts and bolts tight to be sure • Check brakeoperationfrequently. Ad-
the equipmentis in safe workingcondi- just and service as required.
tion. • Maintainor replacesafety and instruc-
• Nevertamperwith safetydevices, tion labels, as necessary.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystand-
ers beforeoperating. Stop machineif
anyoneentersthe area.
• Nevercarry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverseunlessabso-
lutely necessary.Alwayslook down
and behind beforeand while backing.
• Nevercarry children, evenwith the
bladesshut off. They may fall off and
be seriously injuredor interferewith
safe machineoperation.Children who
havebeen given rides in the past may
suddenlyappearin the mowing area
for another ride and be run over or
backedover by the machine.
• Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea
and in the watchfulcare of a respon-
sible adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machineoff if a child
entersthe area.
• Beforeand while backing,look behind
and down for smallchildren.
• Mowup and down slopes (15° Max),
not across.
• Choose a low ground speed so that
you will not haveto stop or shift while
on the slope.
• Avoidstarting, stopping, or turning on
a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis-
engagethe blades and proceedslowly
straight down the slope.
• If machinestops while going uphill,
disengageblades,shift into reverse
and backdown slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-
sary,and then, turn slowly and gradu-
ally downhill, if possible.
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