How To Stop The Unit; How To Set The Parking Brake; How To Use The Throttle/Choke Control - Craftsman 536.270270 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
HOW TO STOP THE UNIT
The electrical system has an operator presence system that
includes a sensor switch mounted in the seat. These components
tell the electrical system if the operator is sitting on the seat. This
system will stop the engine when the operator leaves the seat. For
your protection, always make sure this system operates correctly.
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the
unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position.
3. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
4. Set the parking brake.
,_ WARNING: Make sure the parking brake will hold the
unit.
5. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
6. To stop the engine, turn the ignitionkey to the OFF position. Re-
move the key.
HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward.
2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 3).
3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release
the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold
the unit.
4. To release the parking brake, completely push the clutch/
brake pedal forward. The parking brake will automatically re-
lease.
WARNING: Before you leave the operator's position,
move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Set the
parking brake. Move the attachment clutch to the
DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine and remove
the ignition key.
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Figure 3
HOW TO USE
THE THROTTLE / CHOKE CONTROL
Use the throttle/choke control to choke the engine for cold starts
and increase or decrease the speed of the engine (see Figure 4).
1. Move the throttle/choke control completely forward to the
CHOKE position to start a cold engine.
2.
The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal opera-
tion and when using a grass bagger, move the throttle control
to the FAST position. For maximum charging of the battery and
for a cooler running engine, operate the engine in the FAST
position.
3. The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum perfor-
mance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the
engine.
F-020611L 11
Throttle
Control
Figure 4