Table Of Contents; Rules For Safe Operation - Sears 917.25930 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
EMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS
INSERT SHEET
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIO NS.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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REPAIR PARTS .
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. Know th e controls and how to stop quick ly . READ TH E
OWNER'S MANUA L .
2. Do not allow chi ldren to operate the vehicle. Do not allow
adu lts to operate it w i thou t prope r instruction.
3. Do not carry passengers. Keep chi ldren and pets a sa fe dis-
tance away.
4 . Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown.
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5. Disengage al l attachment clutches and shift into neutral be·
fore attempting to start the engine.
6. Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine be-
fore leaving the operator 's positior>.
7. Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before
making any repa irs or adjustments.
8. Disengage power t o attachments when transportin g or not
in use. \
9. Take all possible precautions w hen leaving the veh icle un-
attended, such as disengaging the power' < take-off, lowering
the attachments, shifting into neutraD, setting the park ing
brake, stopping the engine, and remov ing t h key .
10. Do no t stop or start sudden ly
when~~
' ing upn i ll or down-
hill. Mow up and down the face of sk ,)es (not ·greater than
15°); never across the face.
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11. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre-
vent tipping or loss of control. Exel·cise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
12. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and o· . [Jr hidden hazards.
13. Use care when pul ling loads or using hea-vy equipment.
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch
~point£-;-
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b. Limi t loads to those
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c e'an safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d. Use counterweights
o ~whee l
.weights when suggested in
this owner's manual.
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14. Watch out for t raffic when crossing o r near roadways.
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15. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve·
hicle whi le in operation.
16. Handle gasoline with care · it is highly fl ammable.
a. Use approved gasoline conta iner.
b . Never remove the cap of the fu el tank or add gasoline to
a r(.;n ning or hot engine, or fil l the fuel tank indoors.
Wipe up spi lled gaso line.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage · exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.
17. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con ·
dition, and keep safety devices in place.
18. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws t ight to be sure the eq ui p-
ment is in safe working condition.
19. Never store the equipment w ith gasoline in th e tank inside
a building w here fumes may reach an open f lame or spark.
A llow th e engine to cool before stor ing in any
encl osur~.
20. To reduce fire hazard, keep th e engine f ree o f grass, leaves,
or excessive grease.
21 . The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspect·
ed for damage after stri k ing a fo reign object, and the dam-
age should be repa ired before restar tin g and operating t he
eq uipment.
22. Do not change the engi ne governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
23. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as fo llows:
(1 )Mow only in dayli gh t or in good artificial ligh t.
(2)Nev<·
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::utting height adjustment w hi le the engine
is_,. n the operator must dismount t o do so.
(3)Shut ,ne off w hen re moving the grass catcher or
unclo· ··!:! chute. ._
(4)Cbeck ·
'-~e
blade mounting bolts fors,proper t ightness at
f reflue• 1tervals.
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24. Check the ss catcher bags frequently
for~ear
or deterio-
rat ion. Rep
~i\h
new bags fo r safety protection .
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LOOK FOR THIS SYI'11BOL T9 POINT ,OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTit. ·• .Jlf: ANS .. ATTENT ION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR .:iAFE'TY IS INVOLVED .
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