Craftsman 917.28934 Manual Del Operador página 5

• Remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground_ If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete, Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device,
. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank° Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
. Never operate machine in a closed
area.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condi-
tion.
• Never tamper with safety devices,
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel-soaked
debris. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
• If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspect the machine, Repair, if neces-
sary, before restarting.
• Never make any adjustments or re-
pairs with the engine running,.
• Check grass catcher components and
the discharge guard frequently and
replace with manufacturer's recom-
mended parts, when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp Wrap the
blade or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them
• Check brake operation frequently_
Adjust and service as required.
, Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystand-
ers before operating.. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area..
• Never carry 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
enters the area.
• Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children,
, Mow Lip 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.