Craftsman 917.27223 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Useslowspeed.Choosealowgearso
thatyouwillnothavetostoporshift
whileontheslope.
Avoid startingor stoppingon a slope. If
tires lose traction,disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
If machine stopswhile going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
Do not turnon slopes unless neces-
sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-
ally downhill, if possible.
ALook for this symbol to point out
importantsafety precautions. It means
CAUTIONI!! BECOMEALERT!!T YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
A_.CAUTION: In order to prevent acci-
dental starting when setting up, trans-
porting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
_kCAUTION: Do not coast down a hillin
neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
ACAUTION: Tow onlythe attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specificationsof the manufacturerof
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest
possiblespeed when on a slope. Too
heavy of a !oad, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
of your tractor.
AWARNING: Engine exhaust some of its
const tuents, and certa n vehcle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and birthdefects or other reproductive
harm.
A,WARNING: Battery posts terminals
and reated accessories conta n sad and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
Wash hands after handling.
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