Brake Operation; Tires; Blade Care; Blade Removal - Craftsman 917.28862 Operator's Manual

TRACTOR
Always observe safety ruleswhen performing
any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to
stop at highest speed in highest gear on a
level, dry concrete or paved surface, then
brake must be serviced. (See "TO CHECK
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See the sides of tires for proper PSI).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber,
. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may cause
tire damage,
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
......... f lat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may
be purchased from your local parts dealer,
Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Ensure operator presence and reverse
operation systems are working properly. If
your tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately,
• The engine should not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed, and the
attachment clutch control is in the disen-
gaged position,
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
SYSTEM
• When the engine is running, any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat without
first setting the parking brake should shut
off the engine.
• When the engine is running and the at-
tachment clutch is engaged, any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat should
shut offthe engine.
• The attachmentclutch should neveroper-
ate unless the operator is in the seat.
ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS)
SYSTEM
• Whenthe engine is running withthe ignition
switch in the engine "ON" position and the
attachment clutch engaged, any attempt
by the operator to drive in reverse should
shut off the engine.
• Whenthe engine is running withthe ignition
switch in the ROS "ON" position and the
attachment clutch engaged, any attempt
by the operator to drive in reverse should
NOT shut off the engine.
BLADE CARE
Forbest results mower bladesmustbesharp,
Replace worn, bent or damaged blades.
ACAUTION: Use onlya replacement bfade
approved bythemanufacturer ofyourtractor,
Using a blade not approved by the manu-
facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could
damage yourtractorand void yourwarranty,
BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raise mowerto highestposition to allow
access to blades.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/
or wrap blade with heavy cloth,
2. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise,
3. Install new blade with stamped "GRASS
SIDE" facing the ground.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star on
mandrel assembly,
4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque/62-75 Nm).
IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat
treated,
Center Hole-
_'Blade Bolt
(Special)
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