Craftsman 247.889330 10.5 Horse 33 Inch Wide Cut Lawn Mower Owners Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If the equipment should start  to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine  is hot or running.
Allow engine to cool at least  two minutes before refueling.
check immediately for the  cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no  more than ½ inch below bottom
of filler neck to provide for fuel  expansion.
Shut the engine off and wait  until the blade comes to a complete stop
before removing the grass catcher  or unclogging the chute.
The cutting blade continues  to rotate for a few seconds after the engine
is shut off. Never place any part of the  body in the blade area until you
are sure the blade has stopped  rotating.
Replace gasoline cap  and tighten securely.
If gasoline is spilled,  wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit
to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting   engine.
Never store the machine or fuel container  near an open flame, spark
or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace,  clothes dryer,
or other gas appliances.
Never operate mower without proper trailshield,  discharge cover, grass
catcher, blade control handle, or other  safety protective devices in place
and working. Never operate mower with  damaged safety devices. Failure
to do so can result in personal  injury.
To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free  of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean  up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel
soaked debris.
Muffler and engine become  hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
Only use parts and accessories  made for this machine by manufacturer.
Failure to do so can result in personal  injury.
Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes  before storing.
General Service:
If situations occur which  are not covered in this manual, use care and
Never run an engine indoors or in  a poorly ventilated area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon  monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
good judgment. Contact  your Sears Service Center for assistance.
SLOPe OPeRATiOn
Before cleaning, repairing,  or inspecting, make certain the blade  and
all moving parts have stopped.  Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine  to prevent unintended starting.
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on
a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part
of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.
Do:
Check the blade and engine  mounting bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness. Also,  visually inspect blade for damage (e.g.,
bent, cracked, worn) Replace  blade with the original equipment
manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, listed  in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original  equipment specifications may lead  to
improper performance  and compromise safety!”
Mow across the face of slopes;  never up and down. Exercise extreme
caution when changing  direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden  objects, or bumps which can cause
you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide  obstacles.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut.  Wrap the blade or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when  servicing them.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can  cause serious personal
injury. If you feel you are losing your balance,  release the blade control
handle immediately, and the blade  will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws  tight to be sure the equipment is in
safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices.  Check their proper
operation regularly.
Do Not:
Do not mow near drop-offs,  ditches or embankments, where you could
lose your footing or balance.
After striking a foreign object,  stop the engine, disconnect  the spark
plug wire and ground against  the engine. Thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage. Repair the damage  before starting and
operating the mower.
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees  as shown on the
slope gauge.
Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable  footing could cause slipping.
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting  height adjustment while the
engine is running.
SeRviCe
Grass catcher components,  discharge cover, and trailshield are
subject to wear and damage which  could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. For safety  protection, frequently check
components and replace  immediately with original equipment
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts  only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original  equipment specifications may lead  to
improper performance  and compromise safety!”
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
To avoid personal injury or property  damage use extreme care in
handling gasoline. Gasoline  is extremely flammable and the vapors  are
explosive. Serious personal  injury can occur when gasoline is spilled  on
yourself or your clothes which  can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes  immediately.
Use only an approved gasoline  container.
Do not change the engine governor  setting or overspeed the engine.
The governor controls the maximum  safe operating speed of the
engine.
Never fill containers inside  a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a
plastic liner. Always place containers  on the ground away from your
vehicle before filling.
Maintain or replace safety  labels, as necessary.
Remove gas-powered equipment  from the truck or trailer and refuel it on
the ground. If this is not possible,  then refuel such equipment on a trailer
with a portable container,  rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Observe proper disposal  laws and regulations. Improper disposal  of
fluids and materials can harm  the environment.
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.
Extinguish all cigarettes,  cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
Never fuel machine indoors because  flammable vapors will accumulate
in the area.

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