Craftsman 917.250222 Operator's Manual page 11

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,I
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye_
shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs.I
We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worr_
over spectacles. |
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine is
running, any attempt bythe operator to leave
the seat withoutfirst setting the parking brake
will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch!brake pedal (B) all the
way down and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever ((3)up and hold,
release pressure from brake pedal (B),
then release parking brake lever. Pedal
should remain in brake position. Ensure
parking brake will hold tractor secure.
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 "brown-
ing" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor
on grass areas.
_bCAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, and set parking
brake before leaving the operator's position.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating effi-
ciency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance,
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades, move attachment
Clutch lever to disengaged position (¢_).
(t'_11) Attachment (1_) Attachment
Clutch Clutch
"ENGAGED .... DISENGAGED"
GROUND DRIVE -
• Tostop ground drive, depress clutch/brake
pedal all the way down,
° Move gear shift lever (J)to neutral position.
ENGINE -
• Movethrottle control (D) between halfand
fulI speed (fast) position,
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control
between half and full speed (fast) posi-
tion, before stopping, may cause engine
to "bac_re".
• Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key when
leavingtractor to prevent unauthorized use.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the gearshift lever (J).
1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal
depressed and gearshift lever in neutral
position.
2. Move gearshift lever to desired position,
3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start
movement.
IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete
stop before shifting or changing gears.
Failure to do so will shorten the useful life
of your transaxle.
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