Operation - Craftsman EZ 917.387140 Owner's Manual

minutes before f illing the gas tank. C lean
offanyspilled g asoline before s tarling t he
engine.
Always m ake wheel height adjustments
before s tading y our m ower. Never
attempt todothis while theengine i s
running.
Mow only indaylight orgood adificiat
light.
OPERATION:
Keep your e yes and mind onyour m ower
andthe area being cut. D onot l etother
interests distract you.
Donotmow wet o rslippery grass. Never
run while operating your m ower. Always
besureofyour f ooting - - keep afirm
hold onthe handles and walk.
, Do r_ot put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at a_ltimes.
._-Always stop the engine whenever you
leave or are not using your mower, or
before crossing driveways, walks, roads,
and any grave!--covered areas.
Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the
mower while you are operating it.
o Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
absolutely sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped. Then disconnect the
spark plug wire and keep it away from the
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
Do not continue to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
bdore restarting and operating you
mower.
*_ Do not change the governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Engine damage or
personal injury may result.
,_ Do not operate your mower if it vibrates
abnormally. Excessive vibration is an
indication of damage; stop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration
and repair as required.
Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards you. Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down or you might
lose your footing. Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes. Use caution when
operating the mower on uneven terrain or
when changing directions -- maintain
good footing.
,, Never operate your mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
, Check the blade and the engine mount-
ing bolts often to be sure they are
tightened properly.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness tq
be sure mower is in safe working
condition.
,, Keep all safety devices in place and
working.
® To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oil.
o Check grass catcher often for deteriora-
tion and wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
mower.
• Always keep a sharp blade on your
mower.
• Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
,, Never store mower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or an ignition source such
as a hot water heater, space heater.
clothes dryer etc.
Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY
tS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark piug
wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug in order to prevent accidental
sfading when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
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