Craftsman 917255820 44" 16-hp yard tractor

User Manual - Page 3

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ULES FOR SAFE
1 Know the controls and how to stop qulckly. READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL
2, Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction or with°
out having read the owners manual.
3 Do not carry passengers. K_eepchildren and pets a safe dis-
tance away
4 Always wear substantial footwear Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that could get caught in moving parts-
5 Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the
area being cut Don't let other interests distract you,
6 Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when
not in the drivers seat.
7 Always get on or off your tractor from the operators left
hand side
8. Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown
9 Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to
start the engine.
10 Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine be-
fore leaving the operator s position,
11 Disengage power to mower stop the engine and disconnect
spark plug wire(s) from spark plug s before c ean ng, mak-
ing an adjustment or repairs,
12 Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in use,
13 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vebicle un-
attended. Disengage the power-take-off, lower the attach-
ments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key
14 Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or down-
hill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than
15°); never across the face_ Refer to page 47_
15 Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre-
vent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes
]6. While going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control
Lever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without
stopping.
17 Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un-
sure or at a speed which could cause a skid
18 Stay aler_ for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards
19 Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public high-
ways,
20 Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects
in order to prevent the blades from striking them Never
deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign
object°
21, Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop
22 Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge
chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are
running Always keep clear of discharge chute.
OPERAT6@N
23_ Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment
a. [Jseonly approved drawbar hitch points,
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. lid not turn sharply. Use care when backing,
d Use count_erweight or wheel weights when suggested in
the owner s manual°
24, Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
25, When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-
hicle while in operatiom
26, Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline contalners_
b. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to
a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors.
Wipe up spilled gasoline.
c Open doors if the eng ne is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Db not run the engine indoors,
27 Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-
dition, and keep safety devices in place.
28 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
29. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark,
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure°
30 To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease Do not clean product while engine is
running
31 Except for adjustment; DO NOT operate Engine if air
cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is re=
moved Removal of such part could create a fire hazard,
32 Do not operate without a muffler or tamper with the
exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could
create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if
necessary.
33 The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in-
spected for damage after strikiog a foreign object and the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment,
,34. rOD not change,the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine; severe damage or injury may result
35. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
a, Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light
b. Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
c. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at
frequent intervals.
36. Do not operate the mower without the deflector shield in
p!ace.
37. Disengage power to mower before baeldng up. Do not mow
in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after
careful observation of the entire area behind the mower,
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
WARNING
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush
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covered or grass-coveredland unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other states may
have similar [aws_ Federal laws apply on federal lands, See your Authorized Service Center for spark arrester mufflers part numbers
106686X - LH Muffler Kit and 106687X - R.H Muffler Kit.
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