To Use Cruisecontrol; System Characteristics - Craftsman 917.276681 Operator's Manual

TO USE CRUISECONTROL
The cruise controlfeature can be used for
forwardtravel only.
SYSTEMCHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control shouldonly be used
while mowingor transportingon relatively
smooth,straight surfaces.Otherconditions
such as trimmingat slow speeds may
cause the cruise controlto disengage.Do
not use the cruise controlon slopes,rough
terrian or while trimmimg or turning.
• With forwarddrivepedal (K) depressed
to desired speed, pull cruise control
lever (J) up and hold while liftingyour
foot off the pedal, then releasethe lever.
To disengagethe cruise control, depress
the brakepedal or tap on forwarddrive
pedal.
TO ADJUST MOWERCUTTINGHEIGHT
The position of the attachmentlift lever(A)
determinesthe cutting height.
• The averagelawnshouldbecutto ap-
proximately 2-1/2inchesduringthe cool
seasonandto over3 inchesduringhot
months.Forhealthierandbetterlook-
inglawns,mowoftenand aftermoderate
growth.
• For best cutting performance,grassover
6 inches in height shouldbe mowed
twice. Makethe first cut relativelyhigh;
the secondto desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGEWHEELS
Gaugewheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightlyoff the groundwhen
moweris at the desired cutting height in
operatingposition.Gaugewheelsthen
keepthe deck in proper positionto help
preventscalpingin mostterrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gaugewheels with tractor
on a flat level surface.
1. Adjust mowerto desiredcutting height
(See"TOADJUST MOWERCUTTING
HEIGHT"in this sectionof manual).
2. With mowerin desired height of cut
position,gaugewheels should be
assembledso they are slightly off the
ground. Installgauge wheel in appro-
priatehole.Tightensecurely.
3. Repeatfor all, installinggauge wheel in
same adjustmenthole.
• Put attachmentlift lever in desiredcut-
ting height slot.
• Slide pointertab (T) to desiredcutting
height as a reminderfor nexttime you
mow.
The cutting height range is approxi-
mately 1" to 4". The heights are mea-
sured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights
are approximate and may vary depending
upon soil conditions, height of grass and
types of grass being mowed.
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 equip-
ment 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.
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