Tractor; Brake Operation; Tires; Blade Care - Craftsman 917.28907 Owner's Manual

TRACTOR
Always observe safety r ules w hen p erforming
anymaintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
Iftractor r equires more thanfive(5)feetto
stop athighest speed i nhighest gear o na
level, d ryconcrete orpaved s urface, then
brake must b eserviced. (See "TO CHECK
BRAKE" in theService a ndAdjustments
section o fthismanual).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See the sides of tires for proper PSI).
Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.
Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may cause
tire damage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may
be purchased from your local parts dealer.
Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Be sure operator presence and reverse
operation systems are working properly. If
your tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately.
The engine should not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed, and the
attachment clutch control is in the disen-
gaged position.
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
SYSTEM
When the engine is running, any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat without
first setting the parking brake should shut
off the engine.
When the engine is running and the at-
tachment clutch is engaged, any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat should
shut off the engine.
The attachment clutch should never oper-
ate unless the operator is in the seat.
CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS)
SYSTEM
When the engine is running with the ignition
switch in the engine "ON" position and the
attachment clutch engaged, any attempt
by the operator to drive in reverse should
shut off the engine.
When the engine is running with the ignition
switch in the ROS "ON" position and the
attachment clutch engaged, any attempt
by the operator to drive in reverse should
NOT shut off the engine.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be sharp.
Replace worn, bent or damaged blades.
_, CAUTION" Use only a replacement
blade approved by the manufacturer of your
tractor. Using a blade not approved by the
manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous,
could damage your tractor and void your
warranty.
BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raise mower to highest position to allow
access to blades.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/
or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise.
3. install new blade with stamped "GRASS
SIDE" facing the ground.
iMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star on
mandrel assembly.
4. install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque).
iMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat
treated.
STAR
CENTER HOLE \
BLADE BOLT &J MANDREL
(SPECiAL)_ _j ASSEMBLY
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
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