Craftsman 917.272160 Owner's Manual page 5

o Use slow speed.Choosea low gearso
thatyou will not haveto stop or shift
while on the slope.
° Avoid startingor stoppingon a slope, if
tires lose traction,disengagethe
bladesand proceedslowly straight
down the slope.
• If machinestops while going uphill,
disengageblades,shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unlessneces-
sary, and then, turn slowly andgradu-
ally downhill,if possible.
,_Look for this symbolto pointout
importantsafetyprecautions.It means
CAUTIONHtBECOMEALERT!tfYOUR
SAFETYISINVOLVED.
_,CAUTION: Inorderto prevent
acciaenta!startingwhen setting up,
transporting,adjustingor making repairs,
always disconnectspark plug wire and
place wirewhere it cannot contactspark
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.
_t_sWAR_.ING.." Engine exh.aust,, s.ome of
constituents, and certain ventcle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other repro_
ductive harm.
,II_WABNING: 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.