Craftsman ZTS 7500 Operator's Manual

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SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannotback up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operateon it.Control of a walk-behind or ride-on machine sliding on aslope will not be regained by the application of the brake,The main reasons for loss of control are: insufficient tiregrip on the ground, speed too fast, inadequate braking, thetype of machine is unsuitable for its task, lack of awarenessof the ground conditions, incorrect hitching and loaddistribution.1. Mow up and down the face of slopes, not across.2. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain couldoverturn the unit, Tall grass can hide obstacles.3. Choose a slow speed so that you will not have to stopor change speeds while on the slope,4. Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may loose traction.5. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If tireslose traction (i,e. machine stops forward motion on aslope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO) and drive slowoff the slope,6. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Donot make sudden changes in speed or direction,which could cause the machine to rollover.7. Use extra care while operating machines with grasscatchers or other attachments; they can affect thestability of the unit. Do not use on steeps slopes.8. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting yourfoot on the ground (ride-on units).9. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, orembankments. The mower could suddenly turn over ifa wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if anedge caves in.10. Do not use grass catchers on steep slopes.11. Do not mow slopes if you cannot back up them.12. See your authorized dealer/retailer forrecommendations of wheel weights orcounterweights to improve stability.13. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.14. Use slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopeseven through the brakes are functioning properly.15. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,turn slowly and gradually uphill, if possible. Nevermow down slopes.TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS)1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed fortowing, Do not attach towed equipment except at thehitch point.2. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations forweight limit for towed equipment and towing onslopes. See attaching a trailer under OPERATION.3. Never allow children or others in or on towedequipment,4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment maycause loss of traction and loss of control,5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.6. Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill.- WARNINGNever operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent(10 °) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in20 feet (607 cm) horizontally.Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope.Use extra caution when operating on slopes with rear-mounted grass catchers.Mow up and down the face of slopes, not across. Usecaution when changing directions and DO NOTSTART OR STOP ON A SLOPE.CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children. Children are often attracted to the unitand the mowing activity. Never assume that children willremain where you last saw them.1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under thewatchful care of another responsible adult.2. Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.3. Before and during reverse operation, look behind anddown for small children.4. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) off. Theymay fall off and be seriously injured or interfere withsafe unit operation. Children who have been givenrides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowingarea for another ride and be run over or backed overby the machine.5. Never allow children to operate the unit.6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscurevision.EMISSIONS1. Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicalsknown, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birthdefects, or other reproductive harm.2. Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period andAir Index information on the engine emissions label.IGNITION SYSTEM1. This spark ignition system complies with CanadianICES-002.