To Operate Mower; Operating In Reverse; To Operate On Hills; To Transport - Craftsman 28913 - LTS 1500 17.5 HP/42" Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual

. The average lawn should be cut to ap-
proximately 2-!/2" during the cool season
and to over 3" during hot months. For
healthier and better looking lawns, mow
often and after moderate growth,
o For bestcutting performance, grass over6"
in height should be mowed twice. Make
the first cut relatively high; the second to
desired height.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. Any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine. You must
remain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or
cutting off when operating your equipment
on rough, rolling terrain or hills°
1° Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blades by engaging at-
tachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control.
_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
in place.
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OPERATING IN REVERSE
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS)° Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direc-
tion with the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off tile engine unless the ignition key is
placed in the ROS "ON" position.
_WARNING: 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 it is necessary to
reposition the machine with the attachment
engaged° Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary,
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM -
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and hold.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi-
tion,,
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing up,
4. Move gear shift lever to reverse (R)
position and slowly release clutch/brake
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)
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 o and do not
drive across any slope. Use the slope guide
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
clutch/brake pedal quick ly to brake position
and engage parking brake.
° Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure
you have allowed room for tractor to roll
slightly as you restart movemenL
. To restart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and clutch!brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
• When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) posi-
tion.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer,
be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor°
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc,).
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