Craftsman 917.28858 Operator's Manual page 17

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
(S) in place.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operatortotravel inthe reverse direction
withthe attachmentclutchengaged willshut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
_;L, W ARNING: Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing is
strongly discouraged. Turningthe ROS"ON",
to allow reverse operation with the attach-
ment clutch engaged, should only be done
when the operator decides it isnecessary to
reposition the machine with the attachment
engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM -
Only use if you are certain no children or
other bystanders willenter the mowing area:
1. Depress brake pedal all the way down.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
4, Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to
start movement.
5. When use of the ROS is no longer
needed, turn the ignition key clockwise
to engine "ON" position.
ROS =ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_kWARNING: 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 hil!s.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
brake pedal quickly to brake positionand
engage parking brake.
• Torestart movement, slowly release park-
ing brake and brake pedal.
• Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal 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.
• Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
• Pull freewheel control out and into the slot
and release so it is held in the disengaged
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• Toreengage transmission, reverse above
procedure,
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting yourtractoron atruck or atrailer,
be sure hood isclosed and secured to tra_or,
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom-
mendedby and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor,Use
commonsense when towing. Too heavy
of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose tractionwith the groundand
cause you to lose control of your tractor.
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