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Craftsman 917.272231 Owner's Manual page 5

20 hp electric start 48" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor

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• Use slow speed. Choose a lowgear s o
that y ouwill n othave tostop orshift
while ontheslope.
• 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, tum slowly and gradu-
ally downhill, if possible.
_,Look for this symbol to DOnt out
mportant safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONtt! BECOMEALERTI!I YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
_,CAUTION:
In order to prevent acci-
dental starting when setting up, trans-
porting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
A, CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
ACAUTION:
Tow onlythe attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specificaUonsof 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 tractor.
AWARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
AWARNING:
Battery pests terminals
and related aosessoPiesconta n ead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproducitveharm.
Wash hands after handling.

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