To Operate On Hills - Craftsman 917.270815 Owner's Manual

TOADJUST
MOWER CUTrlNG HEIGHT
The cutting height is controlled by turning
the height adjustment knob in desired direc-
tion.
• Tum knob clockwise (_) to raise cut-
ting height.
• Tum knob counterclockwise (1'-_) to
lower cutting height.
The cutting height range is approximately 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 ap-
proximate 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 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 appro-
priate hole with shoulder bolt, 318
washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten
securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Gauge Wheel "_
Bracket
3/8-16 Locknut -
3/8 Washer ShoUlder
Gauge Whee
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 dutch
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.
&CAUTION: De not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
A_achment
Clutch Lever
=Engaged"
PosiUon
Lift Lever
High
Position
Low
Po_on
Position
Deflector
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills
with slopes greater than 15° and do 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 clutchJbrake pedal quickly to
brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Mevegearshift leverto lstgear. 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.
13' Make all turns slowly.