Craftsman PRO series Operator's Manual page 16

3. Move the throttle control lever (if equipped) or throttle/choke control lever
forward to the full throttle position.
NOTE: Although the tractor's engine is designed to run at full throttle, when
performing a practice session the tractor must be operated at less than full
throttle. This only applies to practice.
Always maintain a firm grip on the control levers. DO NOT release the
control levers to slow or stop the tractor; move levers to neutral position
using your hands.
4. To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the respective drive control levers with your
right and left hands and continue with Driving the Tractor Forward on the
following page.
Driving the Tractor Forward
Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrupt
movement of the control levers can affect the stability of the tractor and
could cause the tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or
death to the operator.
1. Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers forward. The tractor will
start to move forward. See Figure 2.
Driving Forward
Neutral
Position
2. As the control levers are pushed farther forward the speed of the tractor will
increase.
3. To slow the tractor move the controls lever rearward to attain the desired
speed, or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor.
Always maintain your grasp on the drive control levers. Do not release the
levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral.
OPERATION
WARNING
WARNING
Faster
Slower
Figure 2
WARNING
Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward
When reversing the direction of travel, we recommend performing gradual
'U' turns where possible. Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf
defacement, and could affect control of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor
before making sharp turns.
To turn the tractor while driving forward, move the control levers as necessary so
that one lever is rearward of the other. The tractor will turn in the direction of the
rearward control lever.
1. To turn to the left, move the left drive control lever rearward of the right
lever. See Figure 3.
Forward Left Turn
2. To turn to the right, move the right drive control lever rearward of the left
lever. See Figure 4.
Forward Right Turn
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WARNING
Figure 3
Figure 4