Craftsman 917.25022 Operator's Manual page 12

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height.
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting
height slot.
The cutting height range is approximately
1" 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 condi-
tions, height of grass and types of grass
being mowed,
• The average lawn should be cut to ap-
proximately 2-1/2" during the cool season
and to over 3" during hot months. For
healthier and better looking lawns, mow
often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over
6"in heightshouid bemowedtwice. Make
the first cut relatively high; the second to
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.
NOTE; Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on
a flat level surface.
1, Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in this section of manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut posi-
tion, gaugewheels should beassembled
so they are slightly offthe ground. Install
gauge wheel in appropriate hole. Tighten
securely.
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
TO OPERATE MOWER
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. You must
remain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or
cutting off when operating your equipment
on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut with attach-
ment lift lever.
2. Start mower blades by engaging attach-
ment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage attachment clutch control.
_kCAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
(S) in place.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
,_kWARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not
drive across any slope. Use the slope guide
provided at the back of this manual.
° Choose the slowest speed before starting
up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changingspeed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedalquicklyto brake position
and engage parking brake.
• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Ensure
you have allowed room for tractor to roll
slightly as you restart movement.
. Torestart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and clutch!brake pedal,
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest.
• When pushing or towing your tractor,en-
sure gearshift lever is in neutral position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
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