Craftsman 917.249870 Owner's Manual page 3

SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area,
Never carry passengers or children even with the blades
off.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and while backing.
Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children,
Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc,
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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 end proceed slowly straight down
the slope.
if machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift
into reverse and back down slowly.
Do not tum on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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Look for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TION!!! BECOME ALERTf!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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 manufactu-
rer of your tractor. Use common
sensewhen 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.
CAUTION: In order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making
repairs,always disconnect sparkplug
wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug.
CO N GRATU LATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, enginee red and man ufactu red to give
you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/
department. They have competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
NOTE: To make debris disposal easier 30 gallon plastic trash bags may be inserted in plastic grass containers. To order, see
repair parts section of this manual.
SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3
CARTONCONTENTS .................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 5-7
OPERATION .................................................................. 8
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................ 9
STORAGE ..................................................................... 9
WARRANTY .................................................................. 9
REPAIR PARTS ...................................................... 10-11
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