Craftsman 917.28821 Operator's Manual page 11

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses
or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments
or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety
mask worn over spectacles.
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 park-
ing brake lever. Pedal should remain
in brake position. Make sure parking
brake will hold tractor secure.
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ENGINE -
• Move throttle control (D) between half
and full speed (fast) position.
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 keywhen
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in
any position other than "STOP" will cause
the battery to discharge and go dead.
NOTE: Undercertain conditions when tractor
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.
_qL, CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, and set parking
brake before leaving the operator's position.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch clutch lever to disengaged position
(t_'l) Attachment ( _ ) 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 position.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the gearshift lever (J).
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