Craftsman 3One 917.255470 Owner's Manual page 12

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always.wearsafety glasses oreye shields while operating your tractor
or performing any adjustments or repalrs_ We recommend wide vision safety mask for over
the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog stores.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)
Your tractorjs equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch.. When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake wilt shut of the engine°
• Depress clutch/brake pedaUnto full "BRAKE" position
and hold,,
. Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brakepedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position,, Make sure parking brake
will hold tractorsecure.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
MOWER BLADES
. Move attachment clutch lever to"DISENGAGED" po-
sition.
GROUND DRIVE *
= Depress clutch/brake pedal into fuil "BRAKE" position_
. Move gearshift [ever to "NEUTRAL" position.
ENGINE -
- Move throttlecontrol to "SLOW"position°
NOTE: Failureto move throttle control to"SLOW" position
and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause
engine to "backfire",,
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use°
= Never use choke to stop engine.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idte with the engine running,hot engine exhaust gasses
may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibil-
ity, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass
areas°
! !
_k CAUTION: Always stop tractor corn.
_ pletely, as describedabove, beforeleav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etco
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
o Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate,.
o Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 9)
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 pos!tion,
o Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
THROTI'LFJCHOKE
CONTROL,
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
_NG BRAKE
"ENGAGED" POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
,,...,_ _'*_ POSITION
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GEARSHIFT
LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE" POSITION
FIG. 9
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
The positionof the attachment lift lever determines the
cuttingheight,.
• Grasp lift lever.
. Press plungerwith thumb and move {everto desired
position°
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4", The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate
and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
inchesduring the cool season and to over 3 inches
dudng hot months. For healthier and better tooldng
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.,