Tomove Forward Andbackward - Craftsman 917.20393 Operator's Manual

TOMOVE FORWARD ANDBACKWARD
Thedirection and speed ofmovement
iscontrolled bytheforward a nd reverse
drive pedals.
1. Start t ractor andrelease p arking b rake.
2. Slowly depress forward (K) o rreverse (L)
drive pedal tobegin movement. Ground
speed increases thefurther d own the
pedal isdepressed.
TOUSE CRUISE CONTROL
Thecruise c ontrol feature c anbeused for
forward t ravel only.
SYSTEM C HARACTERISTICS
Thecruise control should onlybe used
whilemowing o rtransporting onrelatively
smooth, straight surfaces. Other c onditions
such astrimming atstow speeds may cause
thecruise control todisengage. Donotuse
thecruise control onslopes, rough tertian
orwhile trimmimg orturning.
• With forward drive pedal (K) d epressed to
desired speed, pull c ruise c ontrol lever ( J)
upandhold while lifting your f ootoffthe
pedal, thenrelease thelever.
To disengage the cruise c ontrol, depress the
brake pedal ortaponforward d rive pedal.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1
to 4" (25,4 to 101,6 mm). The heights are
measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running. These heights
are approximate and may vary depending
upon soil conditions, height of grass and
types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cutto approxi-
mately 2-1/2" (63,5 mm) during the coot
season and to over 3" (76,2 mm) during
hot months. For healthier and better look-
ing lawns, mow often and after moderate
growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over
6" (152,4 mm) in height should be mowed
twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the
second to desired 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
in proper position to help prevent scalping
in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on
a flat level surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in this section of manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut posi-
tion, gauge wheels should be assembled
so they are slightly off the ground. Install
gauge wheel in appropriate hole. Tighten
securely.
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting
height slot.
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