Rules For Safe Operation - Sears 917.257061 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE INSTHUCTIONS .
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
REPAIR PARTS.
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRIC START GARDEN TRACTOR
For one year from the date of
purchac~, \iJhcr~
this Garden Tractor is used for personal household purposes, Sears
will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this Garden Tractor, except the battery, at no charge.
If this Garden Tractor is used for commercial or rental' purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the
date of purchase.
FULL SO-DAY WAR RANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 days from the date ot purchase, if any battery included with the Garden Tractor proves defective in mat·
erial or workmanship and will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery, at no charge.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
From the 91 st day until one year from the date of purchase, if any battery included with the Garden Tractor
proves defective in material or workmanship and will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery, charging
1 /12th of the price of the new battery for each full month from the date of purchase,
Warranty service is available at your home, at no charge, by simply contacting the nearest Sears store or Service
Center throughout the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Do not allow chrldren to operate the vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe dis-
tance away.
Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown.
Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral be-
fore attempting to start the engine.
Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine be·
fore leaving the operator's position.
Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before
making any repairs or adjustments.
Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
rn use.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un·
attended, such as disengaging the power·take-off, lowering
the attachments, Shlftlllg Into neutral, setting the parking
brake, stopping the engine, and removing the key.
Do not stop or start suddenly when gOing uphill or down-
hrll. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than
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never across the face.
Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre·
vent tipping nr loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
Stay alert for holes In the terrain and other hidden hazards.
Use care when pulling loads or uSing heavy equipment.
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in
this owner's manual
Watch out fOI traffic when crossrng or near roadways.
15. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-
hicle while in operation.
16. Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline containers.
b, Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to
a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors.
Wipe up spilled gasoline.
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 tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
19. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
20. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
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or e xcessi ve grease.
The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspect-
ed for damage after striking a foreign object, and the dam-
age should be repaired befofe'!iestarting and operating the
equipment.
Do not change the engin yovernor settings or overspeed
the engine.
When using the vehicle w;
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proceed as follows:
a. Mow only in
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artificial light.
b. Never make a cuttir- ,ight
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while the engine
is running if the 'ratormuSt dismount to do so,
c. Shut the engine oh ;,helY.'-emcWf"-9 the grass catcher or
unclogging chute. " .
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d. Check the blade
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proper tightness at
frequent Intervals. ~.·.c
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Check the grass catcher bags frequaB,ri,"I,for wear or deterio-
ration. Replace with new bags'. ':'.
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safety protection.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS·· An NTION'
BECOME ALERT' YOUR SAFETY IS IN\! lED.