Craftsman 917.28910 Operator's Manual page 14

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height,.
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting
height slot,.
The cutting height range is approximately
1"to 4".. The heights are measured from the
ground to the bladetip with the engine not run-
ning.,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 ap-
proximately 2-1/2" during the cool sea-
son and to over 3" 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 sec-
ond to desired heighL
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,.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on
a flat level surface.,
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in this section of manual),.
2,, With mower in desired height of cut posi-
tion, gauge wheels should be assembled
so they are slightly off the ground. Install
gauge wheel in appropriate hole..Tighten
securely,
3, Repeat for alt, installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole,.
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, You must
remain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or
cutting off when operating your equipment
on rough, rolling terrain or hilts.
1., Select desired height of cut with attach-
ment lift lever..
2_ Start mower blades by engaging attach-
ment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage attachment clutch control,
_lbCAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
(S) in place_
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
A0t_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,,
- Choosethe slowest speed before starting
up or down hills,
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills,,
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position
and engage parking brake,,
• Move motion control lever to neutral posi-
tion.
IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does
not return to neutral position when the clutch/
brake pedal is depressed,
- To restart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.
- Slowly move motion control leverto slow-
est setting,.
• Make all turns slowly.
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