How To Operate With The Mower Housing; How To Operate The Unit On Hills - Craftsman 502.270210 Owner's Manual

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HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING
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WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re-
move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis-
_ charged material toward the ground. Always keep the
deflector in the down position, if the deflector is dam-
aged, replace the deflector with an original equipment
part from an authorized service center°
1. Start the engine_
2. Move the lift lever to a height of cut position._In high or thick
grass, cut the grass in the highest position first and then lower
the mower housing to a lower position.,
& Move the throttle control to the SLOW position
4. Move the attachment clutch to the ENGAGE position
& Push the clutch/brake pedal completely forwar&
6. Move the shift lever to one of the speed setting&.
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NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a
bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed,
Slowlyrelease the dutch/brake pedal
Move the throttle control to the FAST position. If you need to go
faster or'slower, stop the unit and move the shift lever to another'
speed setting
Make sure the level of cut is still correct.. After you mow a short
distance, look at the area that was cut. tf the mower housing
does not cut level, see the instructions on "How To Level The
Mower Housing" in the Service And Adjustment section.
WARNING: For better control of the unit, always
select a safe speed.
HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS
_ WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are too
steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit across
a slope° See the "Slope Guide" in the back of this
book for information on how to check slopes.
1. Before you ride up or down a hill, move the shift lever to the
slowest speed,
2, Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill. if you must stop,
quickly pushthe clutch!brake pedal forward and set the parking
brake.
3. To start again, make sure the shift lever is in the slowest speed,
Move the throttlecontrol to the SLOW position., Slowly release
the pedal.
4._ If you must stop or start on a hill, always have enough space
for the unit to roll when you release the brake and engage the
clutch_
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Be very careful when you change directions on a hill..When on
a slope or in a turn on a hill, move the throttle control to the
SLOW position to help prevent an accident,
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