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Craftsman 917.259870 Owner's Manual page 5

13.5 hp electric start 38" mower 5 speed transaxle 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
CAUTIONN!
BECOME ALERT!!! 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
_lug.
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 manufaclurer
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 rose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
of your tractor
_WARNING:
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 posts, terminals and
related accessories
contain lead and
lead compounds,
chemicals
known to the
State oi California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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