Craftsman 917.28925 Operator's Manual page 12

TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the gearshift lever (J).
1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedai de-
pressed and gearshift lever in neutral
position.
2. Move gearshift lever to desired posi-
tion.
3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to
star[ movement.
IMPORTANT: Bnng tractor to a complete
stop before shifting or changing gears.
Falture to do so will shorten the useful life
of your transaxle.
TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-rlNG HEIGHT
The posttton of the attachment hft lever (A)
de_ermmes the cutting heJght.
• Put attachment_ lift lever in desired cut-
t_ng hetght slot.
The cutting height range is approximate-
ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured
from the ground to the blade tip with the
engtne not running. These heights are ap-
prox4mate and may vary dependtng upon
soil condittons, height of grass and types
of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to ap-
proxtmately 2-1/2" dunng the cool sea-
son and to over 3" dunng hot months.
For heakhier and better looking lawns,
mow often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass
over 6" in hetght should be mowed
twice. Make the first cut retatwely 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 pos_t_on. Gauge wheels then
keep the deck in proper position to help
prevent scalping _n most terrain condi-
tions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels wt[h tractor
on a flat tevel surface.
1. Adjust mower to desIred cutting hetght
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in this section of manual).
2. With mower _ndesired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel tn appro-
priate hole. Tighten secureiy
3. Repeat for all, _nstallJng gauge wheel
in same adjustment hole.
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TO OPERATE MOWER
','our _ractor is equipped wtth an opera_or
presence sensing switch. Any attempt
by [he 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 posiboned _nthe
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating
or cutting off when operating your equip-
ment on rough, rolt_ng terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut w_th at-
tachment f_ff lever.
2 Start mower blades by engaging at-
tachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage attachment clutch control.
_kCAUTION: Do not operate the mower
w_[hout etther the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield (S) in place.
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