Craftsman 917.25023 Operator's Manual page 13

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel inthe reverse direction
with the attachment clutch engaged will shut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position,
_kWARNING: Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is
strongly discouraged, Turningthe ROS"ON",
to allow reverse operation with the attach-
ment clutch engaged, should only be done
when the operator decides it is necessary to
reposition the machine with the attachment
engaged, Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM -
Only use if you are certain no children or
other bystanders will enter the mowing area,
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and hold.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwiseto ROS "ON" position.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing,
4. Move gear shift leverto reverse (R) posi-
tion and slowly release clutch!brake pedal
to start movement.
5. When useofthe ROS isno longer needed,
turn the ignition key clockwise to engine
"ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_WARNING: Do notdrive up or down
hillswith slopes greater than t5 ° and do
not drive across any slope. Use the slope
guide provided at the back of this manual.
, Choose the slowest speed before start-
ing up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changingspeed on
hills.
• If stopping is absolutelynecessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quicklyto brake posi-
tion and engage parking brake.
- Move gearshift leverto 1st gear. En-
sure you have allowed 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 liftlever to its highest.
• When pushing or towing yourtractor,
ensure gearshift lever is in neutral posi-
tion,
- Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transporting yourtractor on a truck
or a trailer,ensure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,
etc.),
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'n'ACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom-
mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of yourtractor, Use
common sense when towing. Too heavy
of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose tractionwith the ground and
cause you to lose controlof yourtractor,
SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
Service reminder shows the total number
of hours the engine has run and flashes to
indicatethat the engine or mower needs
servicing. When service is required, the
service reminder will flash for two hours.
To service engine and mower, see the
Maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: Service reminder runs when the
ignition key is in any position but "STOP".
For accurate reading, be sure key remains
in the "STOP" position when engine is not
running.
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