To Adjust Gauge Wheels; To Operate Mower; To Operate On Hill; To Transport - Craftsman EZ3 917.273070 Owner's Manual

1-1/2" to 4-1/2". 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 soil 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 condi-
tions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor
on a flat level surface.
1. AdjusPmower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of
this manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly off the
ground• Install gauge wheel in appro-
priate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8
washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten
securely.
3. Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole•
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Locknut
3/8 Washer
Gauge Wheel
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•
t. Select desired height of cut.
2. Lower mower with attachment lift
control.
3. Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control•
,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the discharge
guard in place•
Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever
Switch PullOut To High Position -
,, . _ • LOW
Engag_l _;_,_Z; _ _'_Position
I-L,Det,eotor
"Disengage" _ ", _'_, ,/_
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TO OPERATE ON HILL
_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and
do not drive across any slope.
• Choosethe slowestspeed before
startingup or down hills.
• Avoid stoppingor changingspeed on
hills.
• If slowingis necessary,move throttle
controllever to slower position.
• If stoppingis absolutelynecessary,
pushclutch/brakepedal quicklyto
brake positionand engage parking
brake.
• Move gearshiftlever to 1st gear and
range shiftlever to low (L) position. Be
sure you have allowed roomfor tractor
to roll slightlyas you restart movement.
• To restartmovement,slowlyrelease
parkingbrake and clutch/brakepedal.
• Make all turnsslowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest position ....
with attachment lift control.
• When pushing or towing your tractor,
be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord.
etc.).
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