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• If theequipmentshould startto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine and
check immediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis generallya warningof
trouble.
• Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a completestop
beforeremovingthe grass catcheror uncloggingthe chute.
The cuttingblade continuesto rotatefor a fewseconds afterthe engine
is shut off.Neverplace any part of the bodyinthe bladearea untilyou
aresure the bladehas stoppedrotating.
• Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,dischargecover,grass
catcher,bladecontrol handle, orothersafety protectivedevicesin place
andworking.Neveroperatemowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failure
to doso can resultin personalinjury.
• Mufflerandengine becomehot and can causea burn.Do not touch.
• Only use partsand accessoriesmadefor this machineby manufacturer.
Failureto do so canresult in personalinjury. For recommendedacces-
sories,call 1-800-659-5917.
• If situationsoccurwhich are not coveredinthis manual,use careand
goodjudgment. ContactyourSears ServiceCenterfor assistance.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesare a major factorrelatedto slip andfall accidentswhichcan resultin
severeinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoufeel uneasyon
a slope,do notmow it.For yoursafety,usethe slopeguideincludedas part of
thismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis unit ona slopedor hilly
area.If theslope is greaterthan 15 degrees,do notmowit.
Do:
• Mow acrossthe faceof slopes; never up anddown. Exerciseextreme
cautionwhen changingdirectionon slopes.
• Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich cancause
youto slip or trip.Tall grasscan hideobstacles.
• Alwaysbe sureof your footing.A slip andfall can causeseriouspersonal
injury.If you feelyou are losingyour balance,releasethe bladecontrol
handleimmediately,andthe bladewill stoprotatingwithin3 seconds.
Do Not:
• Do not mow neardrop-offs, ditchesorembankments,whereyou could
lose yourfootingor balance.
• Do not mow slopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshown on the
slopegauge.
• Do not mow on wetgrass. Unstablefooting couldcauseslipping.
SERVICE
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
• Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamage useextreme care in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vapors are
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledon
yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.
• Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
• Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle oron a truckor trailerbedwith a
plastic liner.Alwaysplace containerson the groundawayfromyour
vehiclebeforefilling.
• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck or trailer and refuel it on
theground. If this is not possible,then refuelsuch equipmenton a trailer
witha portablecontainer,ratherthan from a gasolinedispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzlein contact with the rim of thefuel tank or container
openingat alltimes until fueling is complete.Donot usea nozzle
lock-opendevice.
• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources
of ignition.
• Neverfuel machineindoors becauseflammablevapors will accumulate
inthe area.
• Neverremovegas cap or addfuel while engineis hot or running.
Allowengineto cool at least two minutesbeforerefueling.
• Neveroverfill fuel tank.Fill tank to no morethan V2inch belowbottom
of filler neckto provideforfuel expansion.
• Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
• If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engineand equipment.Moveunit
to anotherarea. Wait 5 minutesbeforestarting engine.
• Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearan openflame,spark
or pilot light ason a waterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryer,
or othergas appliances.
• To reducefire hazard,keepmowerfree of grass, leaves,or other
debris build-up.Clean up oilor fuel spillageandremoveany fuel
soakeddebris.
• Allowa mowerto cool at least 5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
• Neverrun an engine indoors or in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe bladeand
all movingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwire and
ground againsttheengine to preventunintendedstarting.
• Checkthe bladeand enginemountingboltsat frequentintervalsfor
propertightness.Also, visuallyinspectbladefor damage(e.g.,bent,
cracked,worn) Replacebladewith the original equipmentmanufac-
ture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly, listedin this manual.Use of parts whichdo
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmaylead to improper
performanceandcompromisesafety!
• Mowerbladesare sharpand can cut. Wrapthe bladeor weargloves,
and use extra cautionwhen servicingthem.
• Keepallnuts, bolts,andscrewstight to be surethe equipmentis in
safeworkingcondition.
• Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir proper
operationregularly.
• Afterstrikinga foreignobject, stoptheengine, disconnectthe spark
plugwire and groundagainstthe engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe
mowerfor any damage. Repairthe damagebeforestartingand
operatingthe mower.
• Neverattemptto makea wheelor cutting heightadjustmentwhilethe
engineis running.
• Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrailshieldare
subjectto wear anddamagewhichcould exposemovingparts or
allowobjectsto be thrown.For safetyprotection,frequentlycheck
componentsand replaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O.E.M.)parts only, listedin this manual.Use of parts
which do not meet theoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceand compromisesafety!
• Donotchangethe engine governorsetting oroverspeedthe engine.
The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the
engine.
• Maintainor replacesafetylabels, as necessary.
• Observeproper disposallawsand regulations.Improperdisposalof
fluids and materialscan harmthe environment.
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