How To Use Your Tractor; To Set Parking Brake; Stopping; To Use Throttle Control - Craftsman 917.28858 Operator's Manual

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into I
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety I
glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any !
adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a I
wide vision safety 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 bythe operatorto leave
theseatwithout first setting the parking brake
will shut off the engine,
1, Depress brake pedal (B) all the way down
and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold,
release pressure from brake pedal (B),
then release parking brake lever. Pedal
should remain in brake position. Make
sure parkingbrake will holdtractorsecure.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control
between half 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 unauthorized
use.
• Never use choke (N) to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch in
any position other than "STOP" will cause
the battery to discharge and go dead.
NOTE: Undercertain conditions whentractor
is standing idle with the engine running, hot
engine exhaust gases may cause "brown-
ing" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor
on grass areas.
_IbCAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely,as described above, before leaving
the operator's position.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades, push attachment
clutch switch into disengaged position (O).
(i) Attachment (O) Push-in to
Clutch Switch "Disengaged"
Pull Out To "Engage"
STOPPING
GROUND DRIVE -
• Tostop ground drive, depress brake pedal
all the way down.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control (D) between half and
full speed (fast) position.
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TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than fult speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating ef-
ficiency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.