Sears 917.387023 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
hot..Allowtheenginetocootfor several
minutesbeforefillingthegastank. Clean
offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe
engine..
Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments
beforestartingyourmower.Never
attemptto dothiswhilethe engineis
running.
Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificial
light.
OPERATION:
o Keep your eyes and mind on your mower
and the area being cut. Do not let other
interests distract you°
o Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never
run while operating your mower. A!ways
be sure of your footing -- keep a firm
hold on the handles and walk.
o Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times,
o Always stop the engine whenever you
leave or are not using your mower, or
before crossing driveways, walk,s, roads,
and anjj gravel--covered areas.
- Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the
mower while you are operating it.
o Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
abso!utely Sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped. Then disconnect the
spark plug wire and keep it away fromthe
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
o Do not cOntinue to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object, Follow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restart!ng and operating you
mower°
o Do not change the governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Engine damage or
personal injury may result.
o Do not operate your mower if it vibrates
abnormally. Excessive vibration is an
indication of damage; step the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration
and repair as required°
o Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
. Never cut grass by pulling ttte mower
towards you. Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down or you might
lose your footing. Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes.. Use caution when
operating the mower on uneven terrain
or when changing directions -- maintain
good footing,.
o Never operate your mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place,
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
o Check the blade and the engine mount-
ing bolts omen to be sure they are
tightened properlyr
o Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
be sure mower is in safe working
condition.
o Keep all safety devices in place and
wo,rking,
o To reduce fire hazard, Reep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oil,
° Check grass catcher often for deteriora-
tion and. wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
mower.
Always keep a sharp blade on your
mower.
,, Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
o Never store mower with fuel tn the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or an ignition source such
as a hot water heater, space heater,
clothes dryer, etc
CAUTION: 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.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
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