General Service - Craftsman 917.27688 Operator's Manual

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible,then
refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthan from a gasoline
dispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim
of the fuel tank or container openingat
all times until fueling is complete.Do not
usea nozzle lock-opendevice.
• If fuel is spilledon clothing, change
clothing immediately.
• Neveroverfill fuel tank. Replacegas cap
and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
• Neveroperate machinein a closed area.
• Keepall nuts and bolts tight to be sure
the equipmentis in safe working condi-
tion.
• Nevertamper with safety devices.
Checktheir proper operationregularly.
• Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage and removeany fuel-soaked
debris. Allow machineto cool before
storing.
• If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspectthe machine.Repair,if neces-
sary,beforerestarting.
• Nevermakeany adjustmentsor repairs
with the engine running.
• Checkgrasscatcher componentsand
the dischargeguard frequently and re-
place with manufacturer'srecommended
parts,when necessary.
• Mowerbladesare sharp. Wrap the
blade or wear gloves,and use extra cau-
tion when servicingthem.
• Checkbrakeoperationfrequently. Adjust
and serviceas required.
• Maintainor replacesafety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystand-
ers beforeoperating. Stop machineif
anyoneenters the area.
• Nevercarry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverseunless abso-
lutely necessary.Alwayslook down and
behind beforeand while backing.
• Nevercarry children,evenwith the
blades shut off. They may fall off and
be seriouslyinjured or interferewith
safe machineoperation.Childrenwho
havebeen given ridesin the past may
suddenlyappear in the mowing areafor
another ride and be run over or backed
over by the machine.
• Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea
and in the watchfulcare of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machineoff if a child
entersthe area.
• Beforeand while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max),not
across.
• Choosea low groundspeed so that you
will not haveto stop or shiftwhile on the
slope.
• Avoidstarting, stopping,or turning on a
slope. If the tires lose traction, disen-
gage the blades and proceedslowly
straightdown the slope.
• If machinestops while going uphill,
disengageblades, shift into reverseand
back down slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-
sary,and then, turn slowly andgradually
downhill,if possible.
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