Craftsman 917.25591 Owner's Manual page 12

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f -,_-,-RoH,RUNNER
DEFLECTOR
FIGURE 23
FIGURE 24
Use the Runner on the right hand side as a guide; the blade
cuts approximately an inch outside the runner,,
NEVER REMOVE DEFLECTOR. KEEP
HANDS AND FEET FROM UNDER MOW-
ER,
.
Before leaving operator s position:
a, Shift transmission to neutral,
b, Set parking brake°
c. Disengage attachment clutch.
do Shut off engine.
eo Remove ignition key,
3. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing machine.
4. Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine.
NEVER ENGAGE ("ENGAGE" POSITION)
MOWER EXCEPT WHEN SITTING ON
TRACTOR SEAT.
TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE MOWER
HOUSING ATTACHED=
READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA,
TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT-
ING YOUR MOWER° REFER TO PAGE 3.
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
PLUNGER
ENT
HANDLE
5_
6.
Use Attachment Handle to lower mower into cutting posi-
tion, Start mowing at stow speed and increase ground speed
by increasing throttle as conditions will permit,_ Average
cutting height is approximately 2 - I/2 to 2 - 3/4 inches,
Height of cut can be adjusted by means of the Depth
Adjustment Knob (Fig, 25). Turn Depth Adjustment Knob
(clockwise ((_} or counterclockwise (f_,) to match pre-
selected Lift Control Lever mowing height.
Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has
been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine°
This will result in a more even distribution of clippings
and more uniform cutting. When mowing large areas (Fig.
24), start by turning to the ;ight so that the clippings will
be discharged away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc.
After two or three rounds, mow in the opposite direction
making left hand turns until f_nished. If grass is extremely
tall, it should be mowed twice. The first time cut relatively
high_ The second time to the desired helght, The left hand
side of mower should be used for trimming.
FIGURE 25'
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