Craftsman 917.273090 Owner's Manual page 5

, Use slow speed_ Choose a low gear so
that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
, Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If
tires lose traction, 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 neces-
sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-
ally downhill, if possible
_Look for this symbol to point out
mportant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY tS INVOLVED.
&CAUTION: In order to prevent acci-
dental starting when setting up, trans-
)orting, adjusting or making repairs,
_lways disconnect spark plug wire and
)lace wire where it cannot contact spark
)lug.
_,CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
_eutral, you may lose control of the
ractor.
,_CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer of
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest
possible speed when on a slope Too
heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
of your tractor.
_,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm
&WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm
Wash hands after handling,
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