Craftsman 917.27390 Operator's Manual page 14

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to 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.
AAWARNING: = Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is
strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON",
to allow reverse operation with the attach-
ment clutch engaged, should only be done
when the operator decides itis 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.
1. Move motion control lever to neutral (N)
position.
With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
Look down and behind before and while
backing.
. Slowly move motion control lever to
reverse (R) position to start movement.
When use of the ROS is no longer
needed, turn the ignition key clockwise
to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Engine "ON" Position
Position (Normal Operating)
2.
3.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
AWARNING: 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 hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on 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.
Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to
slowest setting.
Make all turns slowly.
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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.
1. Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
2. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot
and release so itis held in the disengaged
position.
¢ Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) mph (3,2 km/h).
* Toreengage transmission, reverse above
procedure.
Transmission Engaged
Transmission Disengaged
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on atruck ora trailer,
be sure hoodis closed and secured to tractor.
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom-
mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use
common sense when towing. Too heavy of
aload, while ona slope, is dangerous. Tires
can lose traction with the ground and cause
you to lose control of your tractor.
SERVICE MINDER/HOURMETER
Service Minder shows the total number of
hours the engine has run and indicates when
the engine or mower needs servicing. After
every 50 hours of operation the oil can icon
will stay on for 2 hours or untila manual reset
occurs. To reset the display manually turn
the ignition switch to the on position, then
the off position five times (1 second on, 1
second off). To service engine and mower,
see the Maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: Service Minder runs when the igni-
tion key is in any position but "STOP". For
accurate reading, ensure key remains in the
"STOP" position when engine is notrunning.