Tomove Forward And Backward; Touse Cruise Control; System Characteristics - Craftsman 917.28008 Operator's Manual

TOMOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
Thedirection andspeed ofmovement is
controlled bythe forward a nd reverse drive
pedals.
1. Starttractorand releaseparking
brake.
2. Slowly depress forward (K) o rreverse(L)
drive pedal tobegin m ovement. Ground
speed increases thefurther d own the
pedal isdepressed.
TOUSE CRUISE CONTROL
Thecruise c ontrol feature c anbeused for
forward t ravel only.
SYSTEM C HARACTERISTICS
Thecruise control should onlybe used
while mowing o rtransporting onrelatively
smooth, straight surfaces. Other conditions
such as trimming atslow speeds may cause
thecruise c ontrol todisengage. Donot u se
thecruise control onslopes, rough terrian
orwhile trimmimg orturning.
• Withforward drive pedal d epressed to
desired s peed, pullcruise control lever
(J)upandhold while lifting your f ootoff
thepedal, thenrelease thelever.
To disengage the cruise c ontrol, depress the
brake pedal, taponforward d rive pedal or
push thecruise c ontrol lever d own.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1"
to 4". The heights are measured from the
ground to the blade tip with the engin e not run-
ning. These heights are approximate and may
vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to ap-
proximately 2-1/2" during the coot sea-
son and to over 3" during hot months.
For healthier and better looking lawns,
mow often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over
6 inches in height should be mowed
twice. Make the first cut relatively high;
the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when
they are slightly off the ground when mower
is at the desired cutting height in operating
position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper position to help prevent scalping
in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on
a flat level surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in this section of manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut posi-
tion, gauge wheels should be assembled
so they are slightly off the ground. Install
gauge wheel inappropriate hole. Tighten
securely.
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting
height slot.
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
offwhen operating your equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut with attach-
ment lift lever.
2. Start mower blades by engaging attach-
ment clutch control.
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