Craftsman 917.275032 Owner's Manual page 5

23.0 hp electric start 50" mower 6 speed garden 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.
A, Look for this symbol to point out
important
safety precautions.
It means
CAUTIONI!!
BECOMEALERT!I!
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
A, 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
_lug.
CAUTION:
Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control
of the
tractor.
ACAUTION:
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.
13res 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 CaUfomia
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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