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Craftsman 917.28863 Operator's Manual page 5

Lawn tractor 26.0 hp, 54" mower electric start automatic transmission
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* Remove gas-powered
equipment
from
thetruck ortrailer a nd refuel it onthe
ground. Ifthis isnot p ossible,
then refuel
suchequipmentwith
aportablecontainer,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
. Keep t henozzle incontact with therim
ofthefuel t ank orcontainer opening at
all t imes u ntil fueling i scomplete.
Do not
use anozzle l ock-open
device.
• lffuel isspilled onclothing,
change cloth-
ingimmediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap
and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
.
Never operate machine in aclosed area.
Keep all nuts and bolts tightto be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition. - •
°
Nevertamperwith safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel-soaked de-
bris. Allow machineto cool beforestoring.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspectthe machine. Repair,if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
Check grass catcher components and the
discharge chute frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
°
Mowerblades are sharp. Wrapthe blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust
and service as required.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mowin reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
Never carry children, even with the
blades shut off, They may fall off and
.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not
across.
Choose alow ground speed so that you
will not have to stop or shift while on the
slope,
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a
slope. Ifthetires Iosetraction, disengage
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the blades and proceed slowly straight
machine operation. Children who have
down the slope.
been given rides inthe past maysuddenly
appear in the mowing area for another
ride and be run over or backed over by
the machine.
Keep children out of the mowing area
and inthe watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, [f possible.
°
When loading or unloading this machine,
do not exceed the maximum recom-
mended operation angle of 15°.

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