For Safe Operation - Craftsman 917.252492 Owner's Manual

RULESFORSAFEOPERATION...................................................... BELOW
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 4
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 5
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . ........................................................... 6
REPAIRPARTS......................................................................... 10
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush,,covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable
local or state laws (if any) If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands See your Sears Authorized Service Center for spark arrester Refer to page
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I., Know the controls and how to stop quickly READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate your tractor and Tiller
Attachment Do not allow adults to operate them with°
out proper instruction,
3. Keep children and pets a safe distance away
4_ Clear work area of objects which might be caught in tines.
5. Before starting the engine, be sure Tiller clutch is disen-
gaged and tines are c_ear.
6. Make sure of your footing and stand clear of tines when
starting engine
7_ Do not run engine indoors because the engine exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, which is a tastefess,
odorless, deadly poison°
84 Check fuel supply before each use, Never remove the gas
cap or fill the gasoline tank when engine is running or
while it is hot When filling the fuel tank, leave space for
expansion; do not fill it to the brim and keep in mind
that the heat of the sun can cause the gasoline to expand
Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine.
Remember, gasoline is highly flammable and must al-
ways be handled with extreme care
9 Stop tractor, disengage Tiller Attachment chJtch and stop
Tiller and tractor engines. Shift tractor to neutral position,
set parking brake and remove ignition key before leaving
operator s posrt_on.
10, Never stand near tines or work on tines when engine is
running,
11. Watch for traffic when crossing or near roadways,
12 Always disengage Tiller clutch, and stop engine when traveF
ing to and from field or when not tilling,
13 Lift Tiller Attachment out of the ground when turning
corners.
14 Do not put tractor in reverse gear while Tiller is in the
ground.
t& Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight in order to be sure
that the tractor and attachment are in safe working con-
dition Be sure the brake and all powered attachment
controls are always in proper adjustment and repair. Check
the attachment and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness Before performing any
maintenance, always disengage the power to attachment,
set the parking brake, shift into neutral, shut off the
engine, make absolutely sure the Tiller Attachment and
alt moving parts hove completely stopped, remove ignition
key, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug,
and keep it away from the plug to prevent injury or ac-
cidental starting, The only exception to this rute is car,,
buretor adiustment
16 Keep the engine free from accumulations of grass, leaves
or excessive grease, as these accumulations are combustible
and could result in a fire Always keep your Tiller Attach.,
moot in good operating condition and make sure that alf
shields, guard p|ates and all other protective devices are in
place Give your Tiller Attachment the regular maintenance
it needs and have a competent serviceman make a thorough
inspection of it at least once a year
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS IT MEANS -.. ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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