Craftsman 917.271645 Owner's Manual page 5

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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• Use slow speed. Choose
a low gear 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 turn on slopes unless neces-
sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-
ally downhill, if possible.
_iI, Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions.
It means
CAUTIONll!
BECOMEALERTI!!
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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
,_you r tractor.
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 repro-
ductive
harm.
,I_,WARNING:
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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