To Adjust Gauge Wheels; To Operate Mower; To Operate On Hills; To Transport - Craftsman EZ3 917.273030 Owner's Manual

- The average lawn should be cut to
approximately2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 inch_es 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 rela-
tively 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 condi-
tions.
• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a
flat level surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See =TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of
this manual).
° With mower in desired height of cut po-
sition, gauge wheels should b_ assem-
bled so they are slightly off the'ground.
Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole
with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-
16 Iocknut and tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Gauge
Moun_ng,_
Bracket
3/8-16
Locknut ShoulderBolt
3/8 Washer Gauge Wheel
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an Operator
p_esence sensing switch. Any attempt by
t_e operator to leave the seat with the
ehgine running and the attachment clutch
ehgaged will shut off the engine.
° Select desired height of cut.
• Lower mower with attachment !ift con-
trol.
• Start mower blades by engaging attach-
ment clutch control,
o TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-
gage attachment clutch contro].
,_kCAUTION: Do not'operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the discharge
guard in place.
Attachment Clutch
Switch Pull Out To
=Enga_
Push in To --_
=Disengage"
Attachment Lift Lever
High Position
LoW
_._'Position
..YDischarge
Guard
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
,_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than t5 ° 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
hills.
° 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.
° To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
° Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control°
° Whenpushing or towing your. tractor, be
sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPHo
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.).
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