Transport; Towing - Craftsman Z6300 Operator's Manual

SAFETY
• Check the park brake's functionality regularly.
Adjust and service as necessary.
• Do not work with the starter circuit if there is
spilled fuel.
• Make sure that the fuel filler cap is mounted
tightly and no flammable substances are kept in
an open vessel.
• Sparking can occur
when working with
the battery and the
heavy cables of
the starter circuit.
This can cause
battery explosion,
fire or eye injury.
Sparking will not occur after the grounding
cable (normally negative, black) is removed
from the battery.
• Disconnect the grounding cable from the battery
first and reconnect it last.
• Do not make a bridge short circuit across the
starter relay to run the starter.
• Be very careful when handling battery acid.
Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns.
If you spill battery acid on your skin, rinse
immediately with water.
• Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a
doctor immediately.
• Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosive
gases form in the battery. Do not perform
maintenance on the battery when smoking or
near open flames or sparks. The battery can
explode and cause serious injury or damage.
• The machine is tested and approved only
with the equipment originally provided or
recommended by the manufacturer. Only use
approved repair parts for the machine.
• The mulch blades
must only be used
in familiar areas
when higher quality
mowing is desired.
• Regularly clean
the deck and the
underside of the
deck. Avoid spraying engine and electrical
components with water.

Transport

• The machine is heavy and can cause serious
crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is
loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer.
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• Use full width ramps for loading machine into a
trailer or truck.
• Use an approved trailer to transport the
machine. Operate the park brake by securing
the steering controls in the outboard position
with elastic or ratchet straps. Turn off the fuel
supply. Fasten the machine down with approved
devices such as bands, chains or straps.
• Both front and rear tie down straps must be
used and directed down and out from the
machine.
• Do not operate this machine on public
roadways.
• Check and abide by local traffic regulations
before transporting the machine on roads.
• Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage
to the drive system.
• Do not tow trailers, etc. with this mower. They
may jackknife or overturn, causing damage to
the mower and possible serious injury to the
operator.
• Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up
ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed.
Do not lift! The machine is not intended to be
lifted by hand.
• When loading or unloading this machine, do
not use more than the maximum recommended
operation angle of 10 degrees.
WARNING! Use extreme caution when
loading the machine into a truck or trailer using
ramps. There is the possibility of serious injury
or death if the machine falls off the ramps.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The park brake
is not sufficient to lock the machine in place
during transport. Ensure that the machine is
well fastened to the transport vehicle. Always
reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle
to avoid tipping it over.

Towing

If machine is equipped with a tow hitch, use much
more caution when towing. Do not let children or
others in or on towed equipment.
Make wide turns to avoid jack-knifing. Travel
slowly and leave more distance to stop. Do not
tow on sloped ground. The weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of
control.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment. Do not tow
near ditches, canals, and other hazards.