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Craftsman 917.271065 Owner's Manual page 5

15.5 hpelectric 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.
_Look
for this symbol
to point out
important
safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME
ALERT!!!
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
of your tractor.
_A, 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.
_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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