General Operating Safety; Checks Before Starting; Pre-Start Checks; Operation - Craftsman ZTS 7000 Operator's Manual

General Operating Safety
Before first time operation:
• Be sure to read all information in the Operator
Safety section before attempting to operate this rider
and mower.
• Become familiar with all of the controls and how to
stop the unit.
• Drive in an open area without mowing to become
accustomed to driving the unit.
WARNING
Never operate on slopes greater than 18 percent
(10°).
Select slow ground speed before driving onto
a slope. Use extra caution when operating on
slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher.
Mow up and down slopes, not across the face,
use caution when changing directions and DO
NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.
Checks Before Starting
° Check that the crankcase is filled to full mark on dip-
stick (A, Figure 1 - located under engine cover). See
the engine owner's manual for instructions and oil
recommendations.
° Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in
place and secure.
° Adjust the seat position (B), and make certain you
can reach all controls from the operator's position.
• Fill the fuel tank (C) with fresh fuel. Refer to the
engine owner's manual for fuel recommendations.
AWARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.
Before leaving the operator's position for any
reason, lock the ground speed levers in the
START/PARK position, engage the parking brake,
disengage the PTO, stop the engine and remove
the key.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and
mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease.
Do not stop or park rider over dry leaves, grass
or combustible materials.
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be
handled with care. Never fill the tank when the
engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not
allow open flame, smoking or matches in the
area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.
WARNING
if you do not understand how a specific control
functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the
Features and Controls section, do so now. Do
NOT attempt to operate the rider without first
becoming familiar with the location and function
of ALL controls.
Figure 1. Pre-Start Checks
, WARNING
Do not load this zero=turn rider on a trailer or
truck using two separate ramps. Only use a
single ramp that is at least one foot wider than
the width of the rear wheels of this rider. This
rider has a zero turning radius and the rear
wheels could fall off the ramps, or the rider could
tip over injuring the operator or bystanders.
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