Craftsman 27710 Instruction Manual page 4

• Reduce the throttlesettingduringengine run-outand, if
the engine is providedwitha shut-offvalve,tum the fuel
off at the conclusion of mowing.
IV. Maintenance and Storage
• Keep all nuis, botts and screws ifght to be sure the equip-
rnent is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with patrol in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
• Allow the engine to cool befem stodng in any enclo-
sure.
• To reducethefire hazard, keepthe engine,silencer,bat-
tery compartmentend patrol storagearea free of grass,
leaves, or ec(cassive grease.
• Check the grass catcher frequentlyfor wear or dete-
rioration.
• Replace wom or damaged parts for safety.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
• On multi-bisded machines" take care as rotating one blade
can cause other blades to rotate.
• When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended,
lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical lock
is used.
_WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in
order to preverd accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or maldng repairs.
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