Craftsman 917.28852 Operator's Manual page 12

TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the motion control lever. (J)
1. Start tractor with motion control lever in
neutral position.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Slowly move motion control lever to
desired position.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting 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
m proper position to help prevent scalping
in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on
a flat level surface.
I. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in this section of manual).
2. With mower indesired height of cut posi-
tion, gauge wheels should be assembled
so they are slightly offthe ground. Install
gauge wheel inappropriate hole. Tighten
securely.
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
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 equipment
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting on rough, rolling terrain or hills,
height slot. 1. Select desired height of cut with attach-
ment lift lever.
• Slidepointertab(T)todesiredcuttingheight 2. Start mower blades by engaging attach-
as a reminder for next time you mow. merit clutch control.
The cutting height range is approximately I" Tn -_Tt_D Mnw_ .....
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groundto the bladetip withthe engine not run- Zk
ning,Theseheightsareapproximateandmay _OAUTION" Do not operate the mower
vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to ap-
proximately 2-1/2" during the cool season
and to over 3" during hot months. For
healthier and better looking lawns, mow
often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over
6" in height should be mowed twice. Make
the first cut relatively high; the second to
desired height.
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
(S) in place.
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