Craftsman 917.270742 Owner's Manual page 5

17.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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o Use slow speed,Choosea low gear
so that you wilt not haveto 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.
o If machine
stops while going uphill,
disengage
blades,
shift into reverse
and back down slowly°
° Do not turn on slopes unless neces-
sary, and then, turn slowly
and
gradually
downhill,
if possible.
ALook
for this symbol
to point out
important
safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME
ALERTt!!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
_I_ CAUTION"
In order to prevent
accidental
starting
when setting
up,
transporting,
adjusting
or making
repairs,
always
disconnect
spark plug wire and
place wire where
it cannot
contact
spark
plug.
_,
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 at 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 tracton
_WARNING:
Engine exhaust,
some of
its constituents,
and certain
vehicle
components
contain
or emit chemicals
known
to the State of California
to cause
cancer
and birth defects
or other
reproductive
harm
AWARNING:
Battery posts, terminals
and related
accessories
contain
lead
and lead compounds,
chemicals
known
to the State of California
to cause cancer
and birth defects
or other
reproductive
harm. Wash hands
after handling.
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