To Set Parking Brake; Stopping; To Move Forward And Backward; To Adjust Mower Cutting Height - Craftsman EZ3 917.251492 Owner's Manual

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. ALways wear safe_y glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor
or performing any adjustments or repair_ We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the
spectacles or standard s_ty glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR'
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 8)
Your tractoris equipped withan operator presencesensing
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°
. Depress clutch!brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position
and hold.
o Place parking brake lever in ,ENGAGED" position ancl
releasepressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedalshouid
remain in"BRAKE" position,. Make sure parking brake
witl hold tractor secure°
PUSH IN TO ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
THROTTLE "DISENGAGE" SWITCH PULL OUT TO
CONTROL LEVER
CHOKE
CONTROL..,_
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL "BRAKE"
POSITION
IGNITION
MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER
HEIGHT
"DRIVE" ADJUSTMENT PARKING
POSITION KNOB BRAKE
"DISENGAGED .... ENGAGED"
POSITION POSITION
FIG. 8
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
MOWER BLADES -
° Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"
position.
GROUND DRIVE -
= Depress clutch/brakepedal into fu]I"BRAKE" position,
° Move motion controllever to neutral (N) position_
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED,
i_ENGINE -
° Move throttle control to slow (.ga_) position,.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle contr'0l to slow (._)
position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may
cause engine to "backfire".
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
° Never use choke to stop engine.
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.
i CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine_
Do not use to start a warm engine.
° To engage choke control, pull knob out Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
,, Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
o Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance°
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 8)
The directionand speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever°
o Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
position°
- Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
- Slowly move motion control lever io desired position,.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
The cutting height is controlledby turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
• Turn knob clockwise (f-_) to raise cutting heighL
- Turn knob counterclockwise (l,'_)to lower cutting
height.
The cut'dng height range is approximately 1°1t2" to 4°1/2".
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running. These heights are approxi-
mate and may vary depending upon soit conditions, height
of _rass and types of grass being mowed,,
= The average tawn should be cut to approximately 2-1!2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inch_s
_lbring hot months° For healthier and better Iookihg
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
relatively high; the second to desired heighL
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