Craftsman 917.270712 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 14)

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the |

eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass-

es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust-

ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over specta-

cles, or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing 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.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

• Placeparldng brake lever in

"ENGAGED" position and release pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in =BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac-

tor secure.

Throttle/Choke Attachment Clutch Lever

Control lever "Engaged" Position

"_'_._ "Disengaged"

Cl -c ra,.. _os,0on

Pedal Ddve" .-_!_=ffParking Brake

Position _ ", '_',, _/_ "Engaged"

%'-_ ,_,v,,= "Brake" Gearsh ft

"Disengaged" Adjustment "PositionLever

Position Knob

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch lever to =DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE"

position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tion.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

=backfire'.

•Tum ignition key to =OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than =OFF" will cause

the battery to be discharged (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

,_ol_ping tractor on grass areas.

AUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROI"rLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in neutral

(N) position.

• Move gearshift lever to desired posi-

tion.

• 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.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

•Tum knob clockwise (G) to raise cutting

height.

•Tum knob counterclockwise (O)to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately

1-112" to 4". The heights are measured

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running. These heights are ap-

proximate and may vary depending upon

soil conditions, height of grass and types

of grass being mowed.

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