Craftsman 917.28856 Operator's Manual page 13

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direction
with the attachment clutch engaged will shut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
_,WARNING: Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is
strongly disco(Jraged.Turning the ROS"ON",
to allow reverse operation with the attach-
ment clutch engaged, should only be done
when the operator decides it is necessaryto
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, Depress brake pedal all the way down,
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
countercloclcNise to ROS "ON" position.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
4. Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to
start movement.
5. When use ofthe ROS is no !onger needed,
turn the ignition key clockwise to engine
"ON" position.
ROS "ON"Position Engine"ON"Position
(NormalOperating)
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transm(ssion by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling position.
Freewheel control is located at the rear
drawbar of tractor.
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Pullfreewheel control out and into the slot
and release so it is held inthe disengaged
position,
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• Tore-engagetransmission, reverse above
procedure.
Transmission Engaged
Transmission Disengaged
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on atruck or atrailer,
be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor,
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom-
mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use
common sense when towing, Too heavy of
a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires
can lose traction with the ground and cause
you to lose control of your tractor.
all'WARNING: Do not drive up or down _m=_vnr_ nPMUtaDER/HOUR METER
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not .... ." ..... ......... .
....................... ariveacros-s any s[ope_Llse_tlle_sl6p_e guide Serv(ce remlndershows the totafnumber OT....
provided at the back of this manual, hours the engine has run and indicates when
• Choose the slowest speed before start-
ing up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
brake pedal quickly to brake position and
engage parking brake.
° Torestart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and brake pedal.
• Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to
slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.
the engine or mower needs servicing. After
every 50 hours of operation the oil can icon
will stay on for 2 hours or until a manual reset
occurs. To reset the display manually turn
the ignition switch to the on position, then
the off position five times (1 second on, 1
second off). To service engine and mower,
see the Maintenance section of this manual.
Note: Service reminder runs when the
ignition key is in any position but "STOP".
For accurate reading, be sure key remains
in the "STOP" position when engine is not
running.
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