Craftsman 247.203702 Operator's Manual page 14

• The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is
moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in Reverse.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the ON
position once engine has fired. See Figure 8.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position. See
Figure 8.
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches
and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for further detailed
instructions.
Off
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it down with your foot.
2. Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the parking brake
position.
3. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the
parking brake position and into a desired speed.
OPERATION
On
Start
Figure 8
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in
any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender.
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
Starting the Engine
Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions earlier in this section.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Activate the choke control by moving the throttle/choke lever all the way up
into the choke position.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts,
release the key. It will return to the ON (or Normal Mowing) position.
Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten
seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine's
electric starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and place the throttle
control in the FAST position.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing so will
result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
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WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION