Craftsman EZ3 917.270912 Owner's Manual page 13

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever
determines the cutting height.
• Grasp lift lever.
• Press plunger with thumb and move
lever to desired position.
The cutting height range is approxi-
mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are
measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running. These
heights are approximate and may vary
depending upon soi_ conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 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.
• For best cutting performance, grass over
6 inches in height should be mowed
twice. Make the first cut relatively high;
the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightly off the ground when
mower is at the desired cutting height in
operating position. Gauge wheels then
keep the deck in proper position to help
prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a
flat level surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this
manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropri-
ate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer,
and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side instal{ing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. Any attempt by
Gauge Wheel _-
Bracket
the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine.
• Select desired height of cut.
• Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-
gage attachment clutch control.
_I,CAU.TION: Do not operate the mower
withou[ either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
,ACAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do
Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever
Lever "Engaged" ._ High Position
Position_ J/
"g sen"a.qed". _'_//_ Low
Position _ _/ ._-_, Position
/--':_ _" _ _ Deflector
Shield
not drive across any slope. A slope guide
at the back of your manual is provided for
your use.
• Choose the slowest speed before
starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
° If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake
position and engage parking brake.
• Move gearshift leverto 1st gear. Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor
to roll slightly as you restart movement.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
3/8-16 Locknut
3/8 Washer
Gauge Wheel
Shoulder
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