General Service - Craftsman 917.275180 Owner's Manual

• Remove gas-powered equipment from Check their proper operation regularly.
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
ground. If this is not possible, then other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
refuel such equipment with a portable spillage and remove any fuel-soaked
dispenserC°ntainer' nozzle.rather than from a gasoline • storing.debris" Allow machine to cool before
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim • If you strike a foreign object, stop and
of the fuel tank or container opening at inspect the machine. Repair, if neces-
all times until fueling is complete. Do sary, before restarting.
not use a nozzle lock-open device. • Never make any adjustments or repairs
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change with the engine running.
clothing immediately. • Check grass catcher components and
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas the discharge guard frequently and
cap and tighten securely, replace with manufacturer's recom-
GENERAL SERVICE mended parts, when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the
Never operate machine in a closed blade or wear gloves, and use extra
area. caution when servicing them.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure • Check brake operation frequently. Ad-
the equipment is in safe working condi- just and service as required.
tion. • Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
• Never tamper with safety devices, tion labels, as necessary.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystand-
ers before operating. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
• Nevercarry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutely 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 seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation. Children who
have been given rides in the past may
suddenly 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 in the watchful care of a respon-
sible adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if a child
• Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),
not across.
• Choose a low ground speed so that
you will not have to stop or shift while
on the slope.
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on
a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis-
engage 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.
enters the area.
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