Craftsman ZT 7000 Operator's Manual

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control ofunit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The trian-gle _ in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.See Rider Operators ManualGENERAL WARNINGS• Know the unit's controls and how to stop quickly.READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUALS.• Read and obey all safety decals.• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar withthe instructions, to operate the unit.• Disengage the PTO. Shut off the engine and wait forall moving parts to stop before attaching, adjusting,or disconnecting any part of the collection system.• Check the collection system to make sure it is boltedtightly to the unit.• DO NOT operate the unit without either the entiregrass bagger or the deflector in place.• Turn off the PTO to disengage the blades when notmowing.• DO NOT mow in reverse. Always look down andbehind before and while travelling in reverse.• DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside abuilding or any object. Slow down before turning.• DO NOT carry passengers.• When collection system is removed from the mowerdeck, the deflector must be properly installed.• Grass bagger components are subject to wear,damage, and deterioration, which could exposemoving parts or allow objects to be thrown.Frequently check components and replace withmanufacturer's recommended parts, when neces-• If the mower stalls or the collector chute plugs:1. Disengage the PTO;2. Stop the engine and remove the key;3. Set the parking brake, and wait for atl movingparts to stop.4. Remove the foreign object or clear the chutewith a piece of wood before restarting the engine.NEVER place hands into COLLECTOR ORMOWER housing to clear jammed objects.MOWER may rotate when object is removed.• For added stability and to prevent tipping or loss ofcontrol:a. Use reduced speed on uneven ground andwhen turning corners.b. Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommendedthat the collection system be kept only half fullwhen negotiating any slopes. Start mowing onslopes when the collection system is empty.c. Mow up and down the face of slopes; neveracross the face of any slope.Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6%(10°).sary.SAFETY DECALSThis unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-vide you with the safety and reliability you would expectfrom an industry leader in outdoor power equipmentmanufacturing.Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you with the necessary basicknowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec-tively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit toremind you of this important information while you areoperating your unit.All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructionalmessages on your rider, attachments and mower shouldbe carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury canresult when these instructions are not followed. Theinformation is for your safety and it is important! Thesafety decals below are on your product.If any decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once.See your local dealer for replacements.TP 600-2562-01-AT-SMAThese labels are easily applied and will act as a constantvisual reminder to you, and others who may use theequipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary forsafe, effective operation.ATTACHMENT DECALS• DOnoi oponhoppertop williebladoto tornlnp.Decal - WARNINGThrown ObjectsPart Number1709248Decal - WARNING DoNot OverloadPart Number 1704405Read and obey all operation and warning decals.3