Craftsman 917.20402 Operator's Manual page 12

TOCONTINUE MOWING
• Return toseat,
• Place attachment clutch switch firstin
"DISENGAGED" position a ndthenin
"ENGAGED" position.
NOTE: Anyattempt to place attachment
.... c lutch switch i nthe"ENGAGED" position
without theoperator first b eing
in the seat
will immediately shut off engine.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast)reduces engine's operating efficiency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the motion control lever. (J)
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting
height slot,
The cutting height range is approximately 1
to 4" (25,4 to 101,6 mm). 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 cutto approxi-
mately 2-1/2" (63,5 mm) during the cool
season and to over 3" (76,2 mm) during
hot months. For healthier and better look-
ing lawns, mow often and after moderate
growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over
6" (t52,4 ram) inheight 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 offthe 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).
1. Start tractor with motion control lever in
neutral position.
2, Release parking brake.
3. Slowly move motion control lever to
desired position,
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cuttingheight.
2. With mower in desired height of cut posi-
tion, gauge whee|s should be assembled
so they are slightly off the ground, install
gauge wheel in appropriate hole. Tighten
securely.
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
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