Operate On Hills - Craftsman EZ3 917.271071 Owner's Manual

The cuttingheight rangeis approxi-
mately1-1/2"to 4". The heightsare
measuredfromthe groundto the blade
tip with the enginenot running. These
heightsare approximateand may vary
dependingupon soil conditions,height
of grassandtypes of grass being
mowed.
• The averagelawn shouldbe cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inchesduringthe
cool seasonand to over 3 inches
duringhot months. For healthierand
betterlookinglawns,mow often and
aftermoderategrowth.
• Forbest cuttingperformance, g rass
over6 inchesin heightshouldbe
mowedtwice. Makethe first cut
relativelyhigh;the secondto desired
height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightly off the ground
when mower is at the desired cutting
height in operating position, Gauge
wheels then keep the deck in proper
position to help prevent scalping in most
terrain conditions,
• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a
flat level surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUFFING
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of
this manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in
appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/
8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Gauge
Wheel
Mounting
Bracket --,
3/8-16
Locknut
3/8-1E
Gauge
TO OPERATE MOWER
Shoulder
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. Any attempt by
the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment
clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
• Select desired height of cut.
• Lower mower with attachment lift
control.
• Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-
gage attachment clutch control.
_CAUTION: Do no_ operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the discharge
guard in place.
Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift
Lever "Engage Lever High Position
"Disengaged'
Position
ge
Guard
TO
OPERATE
ON HILLS
h_il CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
Is with. slopes greater than 15 ° and do
not drive across any slope.
• Choose the slowest speed before
starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary,
push clutch/brake pedal quickly to
brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Move gearshift le,,r to 1st gear. Be
sure you have all( ed room for tractor
to roll slightly as you restart movement.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest
position with attachment lift control.
• When pushing or towing your tractor,
be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position.
Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope,
15 cord, etc.).