Craftsman 917.257480 Owner's Manual page 11

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OPERATION
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
• 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
wilt hold vehicle secure
STOPPING (See Fig. 7)
MOWER BLADES -
• Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po-
sition,
GROUND DRIVE -
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position,
• Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL." position.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control to "SLOW" position,
unauthorized use,
• Never use choke to stop engine,
TO USE THRO'FI'LE 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
gearshift lever
Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position
• Move gearshift lever to desired position.
Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement
IGNITION
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
THROTTLE
CONTROL "ENGAGED"
LEVER POSITION
POSmON
3EAR
"BRAKE" /BRAKE SHIFT
POSITION PEDAL "DRIVE" LEVER
POSITION
"CLUTCH"
POSITION
FIG, 7
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 6)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction
• Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height,
• Turn knob counterclockwise to lower cutting height
Thecutting height range is approximately 1-1/4to 3-3/4"
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
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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