Craftsman EZ3 917.271121 Owner's Manual page 3

Jm ofM:l_ades when not mowing.
top engine before removinggrass
_tcher or unclogging chute.
i_w only in daylight or good artif_:ial
;]hL
o not operate the machine while under
le influence of alcohol or drugs.
°atch for traffic when operating near or
• ossing roadways.
se extra care when Ioadingor unload-
g the machine into a trailer or truck.
3PE_:_PERATION
are a major factor related to Ioss-
;ontrol and tipover accidents, which
result in severe injury or death. All
_es require extra caution. If you cannot
-k up the,slope.or if.y_u feel uneasy on
i_ not mow it.
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,,low up and down slopes, not across.
:lemove obstacles such as rocks, tree
imbs, etc.
Vatch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven
_=rraincould overtum the machine. Tall
_]rass can hide obstacles.
Jse slov_,TCh0ose a low gear so
CHILDREN i
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
respons_le adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if chndren
enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that mayobscure vision.
SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are flammable and
vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
:hatyou will not have to stop pr shift " Never remove gas cap or add fuel
Nhile on the slope, with the engine running. Allow en-
Follow the manufacturer's recommen- gine to cool before refueling. Do not
:rationsfor wheel weights or counter-
Neights to improve stability, smoke.
_Jseextra care with grass catchers or - Never r
- Never.,
_ther attachments. These carl change
shestability of the machine, contain
open fl;
Keep all movement on the slopes slow N er run
and gradual. Do not make sudden
area.
::hanges in speed or direction. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
_,voidstarting or stopping on a slope. If
_ires lose traction, disengage the blades attachment bolts, tight and keep equip
_d-proceed slowly straight down the ment in good condition.
• Never .tamperwith safety devices.
:,lope. Check their proper.Dperationregularly.
_NOT:" ...... • Keep mdchine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
Never refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
shestability of the machine.
open flame, such as a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, tum slowly and gPadually spillage.Allow machine to cool before
:fownhiil, if possible.
Oo notrr_ow near drol>offs, ditches, or
.=mbankments. The mower could sud-
denly turn over if a wheel is over the
_dge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
:aves In.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
:raction could cause sliding.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by
_utting your foot on the ground.
_)o not use grass catcher on steep
_loDe_.
storing.. "
Stop ar_i inspect the equipment it.you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine running.
Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturers recommended parts,
when necessary.
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