RULES FOR
SAFE
OPERATION
WARNlNG: This unit
is
equipped with an internal combustion engine and should
not
be used on
or
near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered
or
grass-covered land 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
Pu
b
li
c Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. See
your
Sears Authorized Service Center for spark arrester muffler
part
number
34479.
1. Know
the
controls and how
to
stop
quickly. READ THIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished
with attachments.
2.
Do
not
allow children
to
operate the machine. Do
not
allow adults
to
operate
it
without proper instruction.
3.
Do
not
carry passengers. Do
not
mow when children and
others are around.
4. Always wear substantial footwear. Do
not
wear loose fitting
clothing
that
could get caught
in
moving parts.
5.
Keep your eyes anq mind
on
your tractor, mower and
the
area being
cut.
Don t let
other
interestsdistract 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 (wire, rocks, etc.) wh
ic
h
might be picked
up
and thrown.
9. Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting
to
start
the
engine. .
10. Disengage power
to
attfchments and stop
the
engme be-
fore leaving
the
operators
position.
11. Disengage power
to
mower,
stop
the
engine and
d~sconnect
spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleamng, 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
vehicle 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
150); never across
the
face. Refer
to
page 43.
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.
16. 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 alert for holes in the terrain and
other
hidden hazards.
Keep away from drop-offs.
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 i
nto
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.
23. Use carewhen pulling loads
or
using heavy equipment.
a.
Use
only approved drawbar hitch points.
b. Limit loads
to
those
you
can safely control.
c.
Do n
ot
turn
sharply. Use care when backing.
d.
Use
coun\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 operation.
26. Hand
le
gasoline with
care-
it
is
highly flammable.
a.
Use
approved gasoline containers.
b.
Never remove the fuel cap
of
the
fuel
tank
or
add gas-
oline
to
a running
or
hot
engine
or
an engine
that
has
not
been allowed
to
cool for several minutes after run-
ning. Never fill
the
tank
indoors, always clean up spilled
gasoline.
c.
Open doors if
the
engine
is
run
in
the
garage -exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do
not
run
the
engine indoors.
27. Keep the vehicle and attachments
in
good operating con-
dition, and keep safety devices
in
place and working.
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 striking a foreign object and
the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the
equipment.
34. Do
not
change the engine governor
sett
i
ngs
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.
Oleck
the
blade mounting bolts for proper tightness
at
frequent intervals.
36.
Do
not
operate
the
mower wi
thout
the
deflector shield in
place.
37.
Disengage power
to
mower before backing up. Do
not
mow
in reverse unless absolutely necessary and
then
only after
careful observation
of
the entire area behind
the
mower.
38. Under normal usage
the
grass catcher bag material
is
subject
to
deterioration and wear.
It
should be checked frequently
for bag replacement. Replacement bags should be checked
to
ensure compliance with
the
original manufacturer's
recommendations
or
specifications.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT
OUT
IMPORTANTSAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.
IT
MEANS-
ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED.
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