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Husqvarna 917.287560 Owner's Manual page 9

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OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign
objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor
or performing any adjustments or repairs.
We recommend
standard safety glasses or a wide
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING
BRAKE(See
Fig. 4)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch,
When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
Depress brake pedal (B) all the way down and hold.
Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold, release pres-
sure from brake pedal (B), then release parking brake
lever. Pedal should remain in brake position,
Make
sure parking brake will hold tractor secure,
FIG. 4
IMPORTANT," Leaving the ignition switch in any position
other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and
go dead,
NOTE:
Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-
ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas,
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CAUTION:
Always
stop tractor
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pletely, as described
above,
before
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leaving the operator's
position.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
To stop mower blades, push attachment clutch switch in
to disengaged position (o).
(I) Attachment
(O) Disengaged
Clutch
Position
Engage Position
FIG. 5
GROUND DRIVE -
To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal all the way
down.
ENGINE -
Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed
(fast) position.
NOTE:
Failure to move throttle control between half and
full speed (fast) position, before stopping, may cause en-
gine to "backfire",
Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position and remove
key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
Never use choke (N) to stop engine.
FIG,6
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
- D (See Fig. 6)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast),
Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces
engines operating efficiency,
Full speed (fast) offers the best bagging and mower
performance,
TO USE CHOKE
CONTROL
- N (See Fig. 6)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine.
To engage choke control, pull knob out, Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See
Fig. 7)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
forward and reverse drive pedals.
Start tractor and release parking brake.
Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to
begin movement. Ground speed increases the further
down the pedal is depressed,
TO USE CRUISE
CONTROL
-J (See Fig. 7)
The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel
only,
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