Craftsman 917.28033 Operator's Manual page 16

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height+
o Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting
' height sloto
The cutting height range is approximately 1"
to 4'L The heights are measured from the
ground to the blade tip with the engine not run-
ning, These heights are approximate and may
vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed,,
• The average lawn should be cut to ap-
proximately 2-1/2 " during the cool sea-
son and to over 3 " during hot months,,
For healthier and better looking lawns,
mow often and after moderate growth°
. For best cutting performance, grass over
6" in height should be mowed twice, Make
the first cut relatively high; the second to
desired height.
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
offwhen operating your equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills.
1, Select desired height of cut with attach-
ment lift iever_
2. Start mower blade by engaging attach+
ment clutch control,
TO STOP MOWER BLADE
1. Disengage attachment clutch control.
CAUTION: Do not operate machine
without the entire grass catcher, or other
safety devices in place and working
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direction
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 discourage& Turning the ROS "ON",
to allow reverse operation with the attach-
ment 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 -
Only use if you are certain no children or
other bystanders will enter the mowing area.
1+ Depress brake pedal all the way down,
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to RQS "ON" position,,
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
4° Slowly depress reverse drive 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)
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than I5 ° and do not
drive across any slope. Use the slope guide
provided at the back of this manual.
, Choose the slowest speed before starting
up or down hills.
, Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
brake pedal quickly to brake position and
engage parking brake.
• To restart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and brake pedal.
, Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to
slowest setting°
, Make all turns slowly.
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