Craftsman 917.20392 Operator's Manual page 13

TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage attachment clutch control.
_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
w_thout either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
in place.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direction
with the attachment clutch engaged will shut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
_(_WARNING: Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is
strongly discouraged. Turningthe ROS "ON",
to allow reverse operation with the attach-
ment clutch engaged, should only be done
when the operator decides it is necessary to
reposition the machine with the attachment
engaged, Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM -
Only use if you are certain no children or
other bystanders will enter the mowing area.
1. Depress brake pedal all the way down.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
4. Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to
start movement.
5. When use of the ROS is no longer
needed, turn the ignition key clockwise
to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position
{Normal Operating)
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not
drive across any slope. Use the slope guide
provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose the s[owest speed before start-
ing up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping orchanging speed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
brake pedal quickly to brake position and
engage parking brake.
• To restart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and brake pedal.
• Slowly depress appropriate drive pedalto
slowest setting.
• Make all turns s[owly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, ensure
transmission is disengaged by placing free-
wheel control in freewheeling position. Free
wheel control is located at the rear drawbar
of tractor.
1. Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
2,
Pul[ freewheel control out until the free
wheel control rod locks in extended posi-
tion,
3, Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) mph (3,2 kin/h).
4. To ree ngage transmission, reverse above
procedure.
NOTE: Freewheel control will automatically
disengage when the brake/clutch pedal is
depressed.
Transmission Engaged
Transmission Disengaged
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on atruckor atrailer,
ensure hood is closed and secured to tractor.
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
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