Craftsman 917.28856 Operator's Manual page 5

. Remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. Ifthis is not possible, then refuel
such equipmentwith a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
• Iffuelis spilled on clothing, change cloth-
ing immediately.
- Never overfUlfuel tank. Replace gas cap
and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
• Never operate machine in aclosed area.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tightto besurethe
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 beforestoring.
• 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.
• Check grass catcher components andthe
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
before operating. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mowin reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down andbehind
before and while backing.
• Never carry children, even with the
• 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
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machine operation. Children who have
been given rides inthe 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.
down the slope.
• If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.
• Do notturnon slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
• Whenloadingorunfoadingthismachine,
do not exceed the maximum recom-
mended operation angle of 15°.