Craftsman 917.25736 Owner's Manual page 11

OPEBATmON
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor
or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over
the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold
Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED"position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal Pedalshould
remain in "BRAKE" position Make sure parking brake
will hold vehicle secure
STOPPING (See Fig. 7)
MOWER BLADES -
Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"
position
GROUND DRIVE -
Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position
Move motion control lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO "NEUTRAL" POSITION
WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS
DEPRESSED
ENGINE -
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving vehicle to prevent
unauthorized use.
Never use choke to stop engine
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
Always operate engine at full throttle
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate and the engine cooling air flow
Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower per-
formance
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See
Fig. 6)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever,
Start unit with the motion control lever in "NEUTRAL"
position
Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
Slowly move motion control lever to desired position
ATTACHMENT "DISENGAGED"
CLUTCH LEVER POSITION
"ENGAGED" MOTION
POSITION _ CONTROL LEVER
IGNITION
KEY
1
THROTTL_
CHOKE
CONTROL,
"BRAKE"
POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL"DRIVE"
POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
FIG. 7
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See
Fig. 6)
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height
Grasp lift lever
Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position
The cutting height range is approximately 1-I/4" to 3-3/4".
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade t p
with the engine not running These heights are approxi-
mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed
The average lawn should be cut approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and over 3 inches during
hot months For healthier and better looking lawns,
mow often and after moderate growth
For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
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