Craftsman 502.270210 Owner's Manual page 12

HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL
Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the
engine,.
OPERATION
2_ Move the attachment clutch to the ENGAGE position to ro-
tate the blade(s)o
2..
3_
The FAST position is marked with a detent For normal opera-
tion and when using a gras_ bagger; move the throttle control
to the FAST position. For maximum charging of the battery and
also for a cooler running engine, operate the engine in the FAST
position.
For transport and to tow puff behind attachments, move the
throttle control to the SLOW position,,
The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum pedorm-
ance° Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the
engine,,
HOW TO USE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
Note: if the engine stops when you engage the blade(s), the
seat switch is not activated. Make sure you sit in the middle of
the seat. Also, make sure the wire is connected to the seat
switch.
The attachment clutch is next to the steering wheel (Figure 8)_Use
the attachment clutch to engage the biade(s)_
4,,
1. Before you start the engine, make sure the attachment clutch
is in the DISENGAGE position.,
Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position to
stop the blade(s). Before you leave the operator's position,
make sure the blade(s) has stepped rotating,.
Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the
attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away
from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower
housing when the engine runs.
Attachment Clutch
Engage Position
Disengage Position
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Figure8
HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER
To change the forward speed or the directionof the unit, foflow the
steps below..
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever_ completely push
the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. if the unit is not
stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the
unit. Keep your foot on the pedal
2_
3_
4,
Move the throttle control lever' to the SLOW position
To move the shift lever to neutral (N) from a forwardgear, pull
the shift lever back and then move to the right (Figure 9),,
To move the shift lever to a forward gear from neutral (N), pull
the shift lever to the left and then push the shift lever forward,,
5_
Shift Lever
Slowlyrelease the clutch/brake pedal Do not keep your foot on
the pedal.
R
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Figure 9
6. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
7,, To move the shift lever to reverse, stop the unit. Move the shift
lever back to reverse (R).
NOTE: Belt noise can occur when the clutch is engaged. This
noise is normal and does not affect the operation of the unit.
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FUNCTION
Tdmming
Bagging Grass
Mulching Grass
Normal Mowing
Easy Mowing
Transport
Pull Behind
Attachments
1
1 or2
1 or2
2or3
3or4
5
SHIFTLEVER
5 Speeds
FAST
,ow
THROTTLE
2or3
SLOW - FAST
CHOKE
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I THROTTLE
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