Craftsman ZTS 7500 Operator's Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCESafe Handling of Gasoline1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and othersources of ignition.2. Use only approved gasoline containers.3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the enginerunning. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.4. Never fuel the machine indoors.5. Never store the machine or fuel container where thereis an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as near awater heater or other appliance.6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bedwith a plastic bed liner. Always place containers onthe ground away from your vehicle before filling.7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck ortrailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is notpossible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer witha portable container, rather than from a gasolinedispenser nozzle.8. Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank orcontainer opening at all times until fueling iscomplete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothingimmediately.10. Never over-fill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap andtighten securely.11. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.They are flammable and vapors are explosive.12. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine butmove the machine away from the area of spillage andavoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vaporshave dissipated.13. Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container capssecurely.Service & Maintenance1. Never run the unit in an enclosed area where carbonmonoxide fumes may collect.2. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachmentbolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.3. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their properoperation regularly and make necessary repairs ifthey are not functtoning properly.4. Keep unit free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage, and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storage.5. If you strike an object, stop and inspect the machine.Repair, if necessary, before restarting.6. Never make adjustments or repairs with the enginerunntng.7. Check grass catcher components and the dischargeguard frequently and replace with manufacturer'srecommended parts, when necessary.8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or weargloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.9. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and serviceas required.10. Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, asnecessary.11. Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is hotas spilled gasoline may ignite. Do not spread fuel lineclamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps griphoses firmly over the filter after installation.12. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, gasoholcontaining more than 10% ETHANOL, gasolineadditives, or white gas because engine/fuel systemdamage could result.13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drainedoutdoors.14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers.15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels asnecessary.16. Use only Sears authorized replacement parts whenmaking repairs.17. Always comply with factory specifications on allsettings and adjustments.18. Only authorized Sears service locations should beutilized for major service and repair requirements.19. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unitunless you have been properly trained. Improperservice procedures can result in hazardous operation,equipment damage and voiding of manufacturer'swarranty.20. On multiple blade mowers, take care as rotating oneblade can cause other blades to rotate.21. Do not change engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. Operating the engine at excessivespeed can increase the hazard of personal injury.22. Disengage drive attachments, stop the engine,remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)before: clearing attachment blockages and chutes,performing service work, striking an object, or if theunit vibrates abnormally. After striking an object,inspect the machine for damage and make repairsbefore restarting and operating the equipment.23. Never place hands near the moving parts, such as ahydro pump cooling fan, when the tractor is running.(Hydro pump cooling fans are typically located on topof the transaxle).24. Units with hydraulic pumps, hoses, or motors:WARNING: Hydraulic flutd escaping under pressuremay have sufficient force topenetrate skin and causesenous injury. If foreign fluidis injected into the skin itmust be surgically removed within a few hours by adoctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrenemay result. Keep body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles that eject hydraulic flutd under highpressure. Use paper or cardboard, and not hands, tosearch for leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluidconnections are tight and all hydraulic hoses andlines are in good condition before applying pressureto the system. If leaks occur, have the unit servicedimmediately by your authorized Sears service center.25. WARNING: Stored energy device. Improper releaseof springs can result in serious personal injury.Spnngs should be removed by an authorizedtechntcian.26. Models equipped with an engine radiator: WARNING:Stored energy device. To prevent serious bodily injuryfrom hot coolant or steam blow-out, never attempt toremove the radiator cap while the engtne ts runntng.Stop the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then,use extreme care when removing the cap.