Craftsman 917.28861 Operator's Manual page 17

TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage attachment clutch control.
_OAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, orthe deflector shield
(S) in place.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operatorto travel inthe reversedirection
withthe attachmentclutch engaged willshut
off the engine unless ignitionkey is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
_WARNING: Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is
stronglydiscouraged. 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.
USINGTHE REVERSEOPERATION
SYSTEM
Only use if you are certainno child renorother
bystanders will enter the mowing area.
1. Depress brake pedal all the way down.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwiseto ROS "ON" position.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
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)
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_)AWARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills withslopes 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.
• Torestart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and brake pedal.
• Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to
slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.
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.
• Pull freewheel controI out and into the slot
and release so it is held inthe disengaged
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
° Toreengagetransmission, reverseabove
procedure.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transportingyour tractoron atruck or atrailer,
be sure hood is 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
a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires
can lose traction with the ground and cause
you to lose control of your tractor.
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