Craftsman 917.28973 Operator's Manual page 14

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses
or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments
or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety
mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine
is running, any attempt by the operator
to leave the seat without first setting the
parking brake will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal (B) all the
way down and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever (C) up and
hold, release pressure from clutch/
brake pedal (B), then release park-
ing brake lever. Pedal should remain
in brake position. Make sure parking
brake will hold tractor secure.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
* To stop mower blades, push attachment
clutch switch in to disengaged position
(o).
GROUND DRIVE -
* To stop ground drive, depress brake
pedal all the way down.
ENGINE -
* Move throttle control (D) between half
and full speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control
between half and full speed (fast) posi-
tion, before stopping, may cause engine to
"backfire".
. Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key
when leaving tractor to prevent unau-
thorized use.
. Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch
in any position other than "STOP" will
cause the battery to discharge and go
dead.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when
tractor is standing idle with the engine
running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate
this possibility, always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas.
_IICAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leaving
the operator's position.
(I) Attachment
Clutch Switch
Pull Out To "Engage"
(O) Push-In to
"Disengaged"
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating ef-
ficiency.
• Ful! speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.
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