Safe Operation Practices For Ride-On Mowers; Table Of Contents - Craftsman ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR 944.602951 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
& Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers &
Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and while backing.
Never carry children. They may fail off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
Keep children out ofthe mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off it children enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over-
turn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Usa slow speed. Choose a lowgear so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift
into reverse and back down slowly.
Do not tum on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
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Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIfl
BECOME ALERT!!I YOUR SAFETY IS IN-
VOLVED.
CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.
CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that
are recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Operate only st the lowest possible speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while
on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose
traction with the ground and cause you to
lose control of your tractor.
CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs, always discon-
nect spark plug wire and place wire where
it cannot contact spark plug.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
;AFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3
)RODUCT SPECIRCATIONS ....................................... 4
VARRANTY .................................................................. 4
-'USTOMER RESPONSIBILmES ...................... 4, 15-18
_.SSEMBLY ................................................................ 6-8
)PERATION ............................................................. 9-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................... 15
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................. 19-23
STORAGE ................................................................... 24
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 25-26
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .................................. 28-43
REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ...................................... 44-51
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................. BACK COVER