Craftsman 27718 Instruction Manual page 4

Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
- before refueling;
before removing the grass catcher;
- before making height adjustment unless adjustment
can be made from the operator's position.
Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if
the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel
off at the conclusion of mowing.
IV. Maintenance and
Storage
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclo-
sure.
Toreducethefire hazard, keepthe engine,silencer,bat-
terycompartmentand petrolstoragearea free of grass,
leaves,or excessivegrease.
Check the grass catcher frequentlyfor wear or dete-
rioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
On multi-bladed machines, t ake careas rotating oneblade
can causeother bladesto rotate.
When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended,
lower the cuffing 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 prevent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
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