To Stop Mower Blades; Reverse Operation System (Ros); Using The Reverse Operation System; To Operate On Hills - Craftsman 917.20408 Operator's Manual

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.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without 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:
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is
strongly discouraged. Turning the 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. Move motion control lever to neutral
position.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
4. Slowly move motion control lever to
reverse (R) position 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
Backing up with the at-
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 slowest speed before starting
up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing 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 pedal to
slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by placing
freewheel 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. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot
and release so it is held in the disengaged
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) mph (3,2 km/h).
• To reengage transmission, reverse above
procedure.
Trans m ission Engaged
Transmission Disengaged
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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