How To Use Your Tractor; To Set Parking Brake; To Use Choke Control; To Use Throttle Control - Craftsman 917.255981 Owner's Manual

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OPERATmON
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result tn severe eye damage. AlWays wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your
tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask
for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)
, Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold.
o Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED" position and
release pressurefrom clutch/brake pedal Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Makesure parking brake
will hold vehicle secure.
ATTACHMENT "DISENGAGED"
CLUTCH
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"ENGAGED" THROTTLE
POSITION CONTROLLEVER
PARKING
IGNITION BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
CHOKE POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL "BRAKE"
POSITION
"DRIVE" GEARSHIFT
POSITION HEIGHT LEVER
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG, 9
RANGE
SHIFT
LEVER
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
MOWER BLADES -
o Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"
position,
GROUND DRIVE-
o Depress clutch/brake pedal intofutI"BRAKE" position_
o Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE -
o Move throttle control to sfow (,_) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttIe control 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.
o 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.
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CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
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TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine
o To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL; (See Fig. 9)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
o Operating engine at less than futl throttle reduces the
battery charging rate_
o Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 9)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
° Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever' in neutral (N) position.
= Move gearshift lever to desired position.
o Slowly release clutch/brake pedalto start movement.
IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SOWtLLSHORTENTHEUSEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 9)
The cutting height is controlled by tu rning the height adjust _
ment knob in desired direction.
• Turn knob clockwise (t_l) to raise cutting height.
o Turn knob counterclockwise (P-_) to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 4-1/4".
The heights are measured frem the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running. These heights are approxF
mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed=
• The average lawn should be cutto approximately2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth
o For' best cutting performance, grass over6 inches in
height should be mowed twice_ Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
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