Figure - Craftsman 247.20400 series Operator's Manual

Driving The Riding Mower
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
1. Release the parking brake. Move the throttle/choke control lever into the
FAST position.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the forward drive pedal forward until the
desired speed is achieved. See Figure 13.
Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever
3. To stop or slow down the riding mower, take your foot off of the forward
or reverse drive pedal . To lock the parking brake, press forward on the
brake pedal, then press down on the parking break/cruise control lever and
then release the brake pedal
4. To use the cruise control:
a. Press down on the forward drive pedal .
b. While maintaining the desired speed press down on the parking
break/cruise control lever then release the forward drive pedal to
activate the cruise control.
5. To release the cruise control, press the brake
.
NOTE: The forward and reverse drive pedals must not be used when
the brake is partially engaged. When the brake is locked the drive belt
is disengaged but if the brake is only part way back then the brakes are
engaged but so is the drive belt so transmission damage will occur if you
push forward or reverse.
OPERATION
WARNING
Forward Drive Pedal
Reverse Drive Pedal

Figure 13

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or the forward drive pedal
6. To travel in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then slowly push
forward on the reverse drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your
heel) until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 13.
Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the riding mower
is in motion. Always bring the riding mower to a complete stop before
moving the riding mower from forward to reverse or vice versa.
Do not leave the seat of the riding mower without first placing the PTO knob
in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. If leaving
the riding mower unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the
ignition key.
Reverse Caution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE allows the riding mower to be operated in reverse
with the blades (PTO) engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
Use extreme caution while operating the riding mower in the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
Do not operate the riding mower when children or others are around. Stop
the riding mower immediately if someone enters the area.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the riding mower seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page.
2. To activate the REVERSE CAUTION MODE push and hold the REVERSE CAUTION
MODE button for 3 seconds. See Figure 14.
Service Minder
& Hour Meter
Ignition Key
15
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Reverse Caution
Mode Button
Figure 14