Craftsman LT1500 Operator's Manual page 14

• The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage)
lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever
in Reverse.
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key into the
ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the
key into the ON position once engine has fired. See Fig. 7.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF
position. See Fig. 7.
WARNING
NEVER leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage
PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety
Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of
this manual for further detailed instructions.
Off
ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it down with your
foot.
2. Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the
parking brake position.
3. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake to
engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control lever
out of the parking brake position and into a desired speed.
OPERATION
On
Start
Figure 7
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck
lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the
right side of the fender.
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning.
This system was designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions earlier in this
section.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Activate the choke control by moving the throttle/choke lever all
the way up into the choke position.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the
engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON (or Normal
Mowing) position.
DO NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten
seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine's
electric starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and place the
throttle control in the FAST position.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor.
Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run
poorly.
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WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION