To Adjust Gauge Wheels; To Operate Mower; Reverse Operation System - Craftsman 917.275750 Owner's Manual

• For best cuttingperformance,grass over
6 inches in height should be mowed
twice. Makethe first cut relativelyhigh;
the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGEWHEELS
Gaugewheels are properlyadjusted
when they are slightly off the groundwhen
moweris at the desiredcutting height in
operatingposition.Gaugewheels then
keepthe deck in proper positionto help
preventscalping in most terrainconditions.
NOTE: Adjust gaugewheels with tractor
on a flat levelsurface.
1. Adjust mowerto desired cutting height
(See "TOADJUST MOWERCUTTING
HEIGHT"in this sectionof manual).
2. Withmowerin desiredheightof cut
position, g augewheelsshouldbe assem-
bledso theyareslightlyoffthe ground.
Installgaugewheelin appropriate hole
withshoulderbolt,3/8washer,and3/8-
16 Iocknut a ndtightensecurely.
3. Repeatfor oppositeside, installing
gauge wheel in same adjustmenthole.
Gauge Wheel
Mounting
Bracket
3/8-16
Locknut
3/8 Washer
Gauge Wheel
Shoulder
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. You must
remain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating
or cutting off when operating your equip-
ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blades by engaging at-
tachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control.
,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
Lever High Position
/
Attachment _
f.
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Clutch Lever ,!,_ Low
"Engaged' ,"? Position
//
"Disengag
Position
Shield
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direc-
tion 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 discouraged. Turning the ROS
"ON", to allow reverse operation with the
attachment clutch engaged, should only
be done when the operator decides it is
necessary to reposition the machine with
the attachment engaged. Do not mow in
reverse unless absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM -
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and hold.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi-
tion.
3. Look down and behind before backing.
4. Move gear shift lever to reverse (R)
position and slowly release clutch/
brake pedal to start movement.
5. When use of the ROS is no longer
needed, turn the ignition key clockwise
to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
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