SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS
This unit has been designed and manufactured to
provide you with the safety and reliability you would
expect from an industry leader in outdoor power
equipment manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions
it contains will provide you with the necessary basic
knowledge to operate this equipment safely and
effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the
unit to remind you of this important information while you
are operating your unit.
Decal - Amputation and
Thrown Objects Hazard
Part No. 1704277
DANGER
Amputation and
Thrown Objects Hazard
To avoid injury from rotating blades and
thrown debris, stay clear of deck edge
and discharge. Do not mow without
deflector or entire grass catcher in place.
Decal - Operation, Upper
Part No. 1734236
OPERATION
LEFT TURN
FORWARD TRAVEL
RIGHT TURN
REVERSE TRAVEL
To Stop the Engine:
1. Move ground speed levers to PARK
To Turn On the Mower Blades:
positions.
1. Sit in seat.
2. Move engine speed control to FAST.
2. Start the engine (see "To Start Engine").
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
3. Pull the mower blade switch UP to
turn the mower blades on.
To Drive:
1. Start the engine (see "To Start the Engine").
START / PARK POSITION
To Turn the Mower Blades Off:
2. Move both ground speed levers in from
1. Push the mower blade switch DOWN to
PARK position simultaneously. (Engine
turn the mower blades off.
will stop if levers are not moved in at the
same time).
3. Move levers as shown to travel.
1724236
To Start the Engine:
2
1
Sit in the seat.
START/PARK
2
Move ground speed levers to START/PARK
positions (move both levers out).
FAST
3
Turn the mower blades OFF
CLOSED
(push switch down).
4
Move engine speed control to FAST position
(lever full forward).
1
START
5
Pull the choke knob up to CLOSED position.
6
Turn ignition switch to START to crank the engine.
7
After the engine starts:
OFF
-release the ignition switch key (it will return to RUN position)
-push the choke knob down to OPEN position
Always set the engine speed to FAST for driving and mowing.
DANGER
Amputation hazard
Roll-over hazard
Rotating blades cut off arms and legs.
Operating on slopes can cause loss of
control and roll-overs.
• Stop the mower when children or others are
10º Max.
near.
• If you cannot back-up a hill, do not drive
• Do not carry riders (especially children) even
on it.
with the blades off. They may fall off or return
• If machine stops while going uphill,
for another ride when you are not expecting it.
turn the blades off and back down slowly.
• Avoid sudden turns.
• Look down and behind before and while
10º Max.
• Go up and down slopes, not across.
backing.
Fire hazard
Carbon monoxide hazard
Gasoline is flammable.
The engine emits poisonous carbon
Yard debris is combustible.
monoxide gas.
• Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes
• Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.
before refueling.
• Only operate outdoors.
• Keep unit cleaned of debris.
Avoid serious injury or death:
WARNING
• Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade.
• Know the location and function of
• Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before
all controls.
placing hands or feet near blade(s).
• Read the operator's manual
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields,
• When leaving machine, shut off, remove key, and
before using this product.
switches, etc.) in place and working.
set parking brake.
DO NOT TOW THIS MACHINE!
Damage to transmission may result.
1724207
Decal - Operation, Lower
Part No. 1734207
Decal - Ground Speed Lever
Part No. 1734271
Right Ground
Forward
Speed Lever
(Controls Right Drive Wheel)
Neutral
Start / Park
Reverse
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4
5
6
3
High Cut
4
3
Best Cut
2
1
Low Cut
1734335
Decal - Cutting Height
Indicator
Part No. 1734335
All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional
messages on your rider and mower should be carefully
read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when
these instructions are not followed. The information is for
your safety and it is important! The safety decals below
are on your rider and mower.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them
at once. Contact a Sears Parts & Service Center for
replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.
Decal - Cutting Height
Switch
Part No. 1734276
RAISE
MOWER
Cutting
Height
LOWER
MOWER
1734276
DANGER
Amputation Hazard
To avoid injury from rotating
blades, stay clear of deck edge.
1704276
Decal - Amputation Hazard
Part No. 1704276
7
Decal - Control Panel
Part No. 1734272
Engine Speed
FAST
SLOW
Choke
CLOSED
(Pull Knob Up)
OPEN
Decal - Hot Surfaces
(Push Knob Down)
Ignition Switch
Part No. 1734273
(Located on RH side)
ON
(Pull Up)
Mower Blades
WARNING
OFF
(Push Down)
Burn hazard
The exhaust pipe and surrounding
surfaces are hot and can cause
burns.
Avoid contact with hot surfaces.
1734272
Decal - Transmission
Release
Part No. 1734532
(Located on rear frame)
Left Ground
Forward
Speed Lever
(Controls Right Drive Wheel)
Start / Park
Neutral
Reverse
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Decal - Ground Speed Lever
Part No. 1734270