Craftsman 917.28858 Operator's Manual page 15

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any
adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles,
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine is
running, any attempt bythe operator to leave
theseatwithoutfirst setting the parkingbrake
will shut off the engine.
1. Depress brake pedal (B) alltheway down
and hold,
2. Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold,
release pressure from brake pedal (B),
then release parking brake lever. Pedal
should remain in brake position. Make
sure parking brakewill hold tractorsecure.
ENGINE -
. Move throttle control (D) to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control
to slow position and allowing engine to
idle before stopping may cause engine to
"backfire".
• Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove keywhen
leavingtractor to prevent unauthorizeduse.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in
any position otherthan "STOP"will causethe
battery to discharge and go dead.
NOTE: Undercertain conditions whentractor
is standing idle with the engine running, hot
engine exhaust gases may cause "brown-
ing" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor
on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leaving
the operator's position,
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch control to disengaged position (r'_).
(1_'1) Attachment (1"_) Attachment
_:_ Clutch Control ClutchControl
Engaged Dis ngaged
GROUND DRIVE -
• Tostop ground ddve, depressbrake pedal
all the way down.
IMPORTANT: Forward and reverse drive
pedals return to neutral positionwhen not
depressed.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating effi-
ciency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.
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