Craftsman 917.28834 Operator's Manual page 12

TO USE CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control feature can be usedfor
forward travel only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used
while mowing or transporting on relatively
smooth, straight surfaces. Other condi-
tions such as trimming at slow speeds may
cause the cruise control to disengage.
Do not use the cruise control on slopes,
rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning.
• With forward drive pedal (K) depressed
to desired speed, pull cruise control
lever (J) up and hold while lifting your
foot off the pedal, then releasethe lever.
Todisengagethe cruisecontrol,depressthe
brake pedal or tap on forward drive pedal.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUFFING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height.
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
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appro-
priate hole. Tighten securely.
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel
in same adjustment hole.
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cut-
ting height slot.
• Slide pointer tab (T) to desired cutting
height as a reminder for next time you mow.
The cutting height range is approximate-
ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured
from the ground to the blade tip with the
engine not running. These heights are ap-
proximate and may vary depending upon
soil conditions, height of grass and types
of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to ap-
proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool
season and to over 3 inches during hot
months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mowoften and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-
tively 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.
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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 at-
tachment lift lever.
2. Start mower blades by engaging at-
tachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control.
,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
(S) in place.