To Operate On Hills - Craftsman 917.28001 Operator's Manual

REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM (ROS)
Your riding mower is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direc-
tion with the deck clutch engaged will shut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
,_WARNING: Backing up with the deck
clutch engaged while mowing is strongly
discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to al-
low reverse operation with the deck 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 -
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.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
4. Slowly move motion control lever to
reverse (R) position 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 ATTACH DEFLECTOR
1. Unhook the 2 bungees from deck to the
mulch cover.
Bungee
Mulch Cover
Bungee
Hinge Bracket
Shield
4. Rest the mulch cover on the deflector.
5. Attach the 1 bungee from the deflector
to the deck.
Deflector Shield Mulch Cover
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not
drive across any slope. Use the slope guide
at the back of this manual.
• Choosethestowestspeed before starting
up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-
tion and engage parking brake.
• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)
position.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your riding mower,
be sure to disengage transmission by placing
shifter in neutral.
* Raise mower height adjustmentto its high-
est position with mower height adjustment
lever.
* To reengage transmission, press brake
and shift out of neutral.
2. Lift the mulch cover.
3. Attach the deflector to the hinge bracket.
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