Operation; Maintenance - Craftsman EZ3 917.387160 Owner's Manual

minutesbeforefillingthe gastank.Clean
offanyspilledgas(_tine b eforestartingthe
engine
• Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments
beforestartingyourmower.. N ever
attemptto do this whilethe
engine is
running,
= Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light_
OPERATION:
• Keep your eyes and mind on your mower
and the are a being cut. Do not let other
interests distract you.
• Do not mow wet or slipper/grass, Never
run while operating your mower. Always
be sure of your footing -- keep a firm
hold on the handles and walk.
° Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep cleai" bf the discharge
opening at all times.
• Always stop the engine whenever you
leave or are not using your mower, or
before crossing driveways, walks, roads,
and any gravel--covered areas.
• Never direct dis.charge of mate#al toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the
mower whiie you are ol3erating it.
• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
abso ute!y sure the bladeand all mov!qg
parts have stopped. Thendisconnect the
spark plug wire and keepltt away :f_6m il:ib
spa_-k_piug toiprevent accidental sta_ing,
, DO not,€ontinue to run your mowe[ tf you
hit ,a fo_,eign object.Fo lo& the i_rocedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restart ng and operating you
mower,
o Do not change the g0vernor settings Or
overspeed the engine, Engine damage or
personal injury may i'esulL
o Do not Operate your mower f it V brates
abnorma!!y, Excessive vibrat!on is an
indication of damage; stc_p the engine,
safely chec k 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
slopes, never up:and dewri or you might
• t0se your footing, Do not mow exces,
sively steep slopes, Use cautior_ when
operating the mower on uneven terrain or
when Changing directions -- ma ntain
good footing.
- Never operate your mower wffhou!
proper guards, platesl grass catcher or
other safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
o Check the blade and the engine mounF
ing bolts of!en to be sure they are
tightened properly.
- Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
.:be sure mower is in safe working
condition. _
* Keep all safety devices in place;at_d !
working.
o To redu(;e fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass; leaves or excessive grease
and oil. ,
-, Check grass catoher often for deteriora-
tion andwear and replaY;e worn _bags.
Use onl_,"replacement bag_:that"are _'
recommended by and comply with
speci!ications of the manufacturer of your
mower.
° Always keep a sharp blade on your
. mower. : '!, ,:';:
o Allow engine to coot before storing in'any
enclosureo ._
, Never stere m.0wer with fuel in the tank :
inside a building where fumes may reach
,, an open flame or a.n ignition source such
as a hot water I_eater, space h'eater,
ci0thes dry_r,,etc,
Leek forthis Symb01to point 0ut_,Jmportarit
safety precauti0r_s. It means .... :'i
CAUTION!Ii :BECOME ALERTII! YOt!)B
SAFETY:IS INVOLVED. ' ....... _:
CAUTION: Always disconnectspa,r_'
plug wire and place wire where it _, ,_:
cannot contact spark plug in order to ,
prevent accidental starting When setting
up, ti-ansporting, adjusting or making
repairs.
WARNING
The eng!in:eexhaust from th s product
contains chem'cals known to the State
of California tO cause cancer, bi_h
defects, or etherreproductive harm.