Craftsman 917.272160 Owner's Manual page 16

The cutting height range is approximately
1-1/2"to 4", The heightsare measured
from the groundto the bladetip with the
enginenot running. Theseheightsare
approximateand may vary depending
upon soil conditions,height of grass and
types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn shouldbe cut to
approximately2-1/2 inchesduringthe
coolseason and to over 3 inches
duringhot months. For healthierand
better lookinglawns,mow often and
after moderategrowth.
• For best cutting performance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. 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°
1o Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of
this 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
appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/
8 washer, and 3/8-t6 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
3. Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment
hole.
Gauge Wheel
Mounting
Bracket
3/8-16
Locknut Shoulder Bolt
3/8 Washer Gauge Wheel
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.
1o Select desired height of cut.
2. Lower mower with attachment lift
control.
3, Start mower blades by engaging
attachment 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 in placeo
Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever
Switch Pull Out To High Position
/
Low
0,_ Position
_:_ Deflector
y Shield
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
,_CAUTION: 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 changing speed on
hills.
° If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position,
. If stopping is absolutely necessary,
push clutch/brake pedal quickly to
brake position and engage parking
brake,
• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)
position.
IMPORTANT; The motion control lever does
not return to neutral (N) position when the
clutch/brake pedal Is depressed,
° To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
° Slowly move motion control lever to
slowest setting.
° Make all turns slowly,
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by
placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position, Free wheel control is located at
the rear drawbar of tractor,
1. Raise attachment lift to highest
position with attachment lift control.
2. Put! freewheel control out and down
into the slot and release so it is held in
the disengaged position.
° Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPHo
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