Craftsman 917.28008 Operator's Manual page 17

TO STOP MOWER BLADES
• Disengage attachment clutch control.
J_I=CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
(S) in place.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
,d_WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do
not drive across any slope. Use the slope
guide provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowest speed before starting
up or down hilts.
• Avoidstoppingorchangingspeedon hills,
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
brake pedal quickly to brake position and
engage parking brake,
• To restart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and brake pedal.
- Slowfy depress appropriate drive pedal to
slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operatorto travel in the reverse direction
with the attachment clutch engaged will shut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
_WARNING: Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is
strongly discouraged. Turningthe ROS"ON",
to allow reverse operation with the attach-
ment clutch engaged, should only be done
when the operator decides it is necessary to
reposition the machine with the attachment
engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM -
Only use if you are certain no children or
other bystanders will enter the mowing area.
t. Depress brake pedal all the way down.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling position,
Free wheel control is located at the rear
drawbar of tractor.
° Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
• Pullfreewheel control outand into the slot
and release so it is held inthe disengaged
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• Toreengage transmission, reverse above
procedure.
NOTE; Toprotect hood from damage when
transporting your tractoron atruck oratrailer,
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while backing, tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
4, Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to
start movement.
5. When use of the ROS is no longer
needed, turn the ignition key clockwise
to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
O
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom-
mendedby and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use
common sense when towing. Too heavy
of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose traction with the ground and
cause you to lose contro] of your tractor.
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