Speed Control Lever; Shift Lever; Deck Lift Lever - Craftsman 247.28883 Operator's Manual

SPEEDCONTROLLEVER
The speed control lever, locatedon lhe left side of the
tractor's dash console, allows you to regulatethe ground
speed of the lawn tractor. Touse, depressthe clutch-
brake pedal and move the leverout of the parkingbrake
notchand forward to increasethe tractor's ground speed.
When a desired speed has been reached, releasethe
lever into an appropriate notchto maintain that speed.
To slow the tractor's ground speed, depress the clutch-
brake pedal and movethe speed control lever rearward
and release it into a notch.
PARKING BRAKE
Tosetthe parking brake,fullydepress theclutch-brake
pedal. M ovethespeedcontrolleverall thewaydownand
intotheparkingbrakeposition. R elease theclutch-brake
pedaltoallowthe parking braketoengage.
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To releasethe parkingbrake,depress the clutch-brake pedaland
move the speed control lever out of the notches to the desiredposition.
Release the speed control leverand the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: The parkingbrake must be set if the operatorleaves the seat
withthe engine running or the engine will automaticallyshut off.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL
LEVER
The throttle/choke control lever is located on the right side of the trac-
tor's dash panel.This levercontrols the speed of the engine and when
pushed all the wayforward, the choke control also. When set in a given
position, the throttle will maintain a uniformengine speed.
IMPORTANT: When operating thetractor withthe cutting deck
engaged,the throttle/choke control levermust alwaysbe in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
IGNITION SWITCH
The key switch module is used to
start and stop the engine. Insert
key into the key switch module
and turn clockwise to the START
position. Releasethe keyinto the
normal mowingposition once en-
gine has started. The headlights
will be activated automatically.
To stop the engine,turn the
ignition key counterclockwise to
the STOP position.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operatingthe tractor, referto both the "Safety
InterlockSystem"and "Starting The Engine"later in this section of this
manualfor detailed instructionsregardingthe IgnitionSwitch Module.
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Neverleave a running machineunattended,Alwaysdisengage PTO
(Blade Engage Lever),moveshift leverintoneutralposition,set park-
ng brake,stop eng ne andremovekeyto preventunintendedstarting.
SHIFT LEVER
Theshift leveris located on the left
side of the fender and has three
positions, F ORWARD,NEUTRAL
and REVERSE,The clutch-brake
pedal must be depressedand the
tractor mustnot be in motion when
the moving shift lever,
IMPORTANT: Neverforce the
shift lever.Doing so may resultin
serious damage to the tractor's
transmission.
DECK LIFT LEVER
Foundonyourtractor's r ightfender, t hedecklift leveris used
tochangetheheightofthecuttingdeck.Touse,move the
leverto theleft,thenplacein the notchbestsuitedforyour
application.
PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) LEVER
Found on thetractor'srightfender, t hePTO(bladeengage)
leveris usedtoengage powerto thecuttingdeckor other
(separately a vailable) a ttachments. Tooperate, m ove the
leverall theway forward.Moving the leverall theway
rearward intothe PTOOFFposition d isengages p owertothe
cuttingdeck/attachment.
NOTE:ThePTO(blade engage) levermustbein the
disengaged (Pro OFF)position when starting the engine.
CUP HOLDER
The tractor's cup holderis located on the fender to the left of
the seat.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The seat adjustment knob is located on the bottom side of the seat.
Use this knob to adjust the seat forward or rearwardto a comfortable
operatingposition by loosening the knob, posilioning the seat to the
desired preference,then retighteningthe knob.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedalis located on the left side of the lawntractor,
along the running board. Depressthe clutch-brake pedal part way
down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds (Referto Speed
Control Lever). Depressthe pedal all the way down to engage the disc
brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Referto
Safely InterlockSwitches later in this section of lhis manual.
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