Craftsman 917.20383 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

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

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine is

running, any attempt bythe operator to leave

the seat without first setting the parking brake

will shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal (B) all the

way down and hold.

2. Putt parking brake lever (C) up and hold,

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal

(B), then release parking brake lever. Ped-

al should remain in brake position. Ensure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

• Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" 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 "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.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, 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 engin e'soperating efficiency.

• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower

performance.

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attachment

clutch control to disengaged position (f_).

(1'_"1)Attachment (f_) Attachment

Clutch Control Clutch Control

"Engaged .... Disengaged"

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal

all the way down.

• Move motion control leverto neutral posi-

tion.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control (D) to fast position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to fast

position before stopping may cause engine

to "backfire".

TO MOVE FORWARD AND

BAC KWAR D

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever. (J)

1. Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral position.

2. Release parking brake.

3. Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

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