Craftsman 917.25023 Operator's Manual page 11

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the I
eyes which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I
or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments I
or repairs, We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety I
mask worn over spectacles, I
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor is 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 will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch!brake pedal (B) all the
way down and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever (C) up and
hold, release pressure from clutch/
brake pedal (B), then release parking
brake lever. Pedal should remain in
brake position. Ensure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch clutch lever to disengaged position
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control (D) between half
and full speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control
between haft and full speed (fast) posi-
tion, before stopping, may cause engine to
"backfire",
• Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key
when leaving tractor to prevent unau-
thorized use.
IMPORTANT: Leavingthe ignition switch
in any position other than "STOP" will
cause the battery to discharge and go
dead.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when
tractor is standing idle with the engine
running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate
this possibility, always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas.
_CAUTION: Always stop tractor
completely, as described above, and set
parking brake before leaving the opera-
tor's position.
(t_l) Attachment (1_'!) Disengaged
Clutch Position
Engage Position
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/
brake pedal all the way down.
• Move gear shift lever (J) to neutral posi-
tion.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
° Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating ef-
ficiency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.
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