Operation - Craftsman ZTS 7500 Operator's Manual

Mower
Cutting Height
Switch
To increase the mower cutting height {raise the mower
deck), press the top of the yellow mower cutting height
switch. To decrease mower cutting height (lower the
mower deck), press the bottom of the switch. Mower
cutting height range is 3o3/4" to t ol/2". The cutting
height gauge indicates the position of the mower deck..
The cutting height gauge is located on the front of the
rider, just behind the driver's [eft leg.
Ignition
Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it has
three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system,
START Cranks the engine for starting,
NOTE." Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN
position with the engine stopped. Thb drains the battery:
B Hour Meter
The hour meter measures the number of hours the key
has been in the RUN position.
NOTE: The hour meter wifl register the passage of time
when the key b in the RUN position, even if the engine is
not running.
Mower Blade Switch
The yellow mower Made switch turns the mower blades
on and off. To turn the mower blades ON, pu[[ the switch
up. To turn the mower blades OFF, push the switch
down. Always set the engine speed control to FAST
before turning the mower blades ON, and while mowing.
Transmission ReJease Levers
The transmission release levers deactivate the
transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by hand.
See PUSHING THE UNIT BY HAND for operational
information,
Fuel Tank
To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it counterclockwise.
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
Before first time operation:
,, Be sure to read all information in the Safety and
Operation sections before attempting to operate this
rider and mower,
o Become familiar with a[[ of the controls and how to stop
the unit.
Drive in an open area without mowing to become
accustomed to driving the unit.
if you do not understand how a specific control
functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the
CONTROL FUNCTIONS section, do so now.
Do NOT attempt to operate the rider without first
becoming familiar with the tocation and function
of ALL controls.
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