To Adjust Gauge Wheels; To Operate On Hills; To Operate Mower; To Transport - Craftsman 917.273051 Owner's Manual

The cutting height rangeis approxi-
mately1-1/2"to 4-112".The heightsare
measuredfromthe groundto the blade
tip with the
engine not running. 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
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 inches
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.
• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a
flat level surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height.
• Lower mower with lift control. Remove
rear retainer spring and clevis pin
which secure each gauge wheel.
• Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise
gauge wheels slightly to align holes in
bracket and gauge wheel bar and
insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels
should be slightly off the ground.
• Replace retainer springs into clevis
pins.
Retainer
Spring_ Clevis Pin
Gauge ,_3
Wheel
Gauge_ \
Wheel Brackl
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.
• Select desired height of cut.
• Lower mower with attachment lilt control
• Start mower blades by engaging attach.
ment clutch control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES- disengage
attachment clutch control.
_CAUTION: Do not operate the moweJ
without either the entire grass catcher, or
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shielc,
in place. Attachment Lift Lever
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_CAUTION: 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 start-
ing up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hilts.
• If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-
tion and engage parking brake.
• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and
range shift lever to low (L) position. Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor to
roll slightly as you restart movement.
• Torestartmovement, slowlyreleasepark-
ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
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• 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.).