Craftsman 107.277700 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing
require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence
of controls to use for various tasks please read the entire section.
Ground Speed Levers
These levers control the ground speed of the rider. The
left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right
lever controls the right rear drive wheel.
Pushing the levers out, away from the operator’s lap
locks them in PARK positions (inset, Figure 1). Pulling
the levers in across the operator’s lap puts them in
DRIVE positions.
From DRIVE position, moving a lever forward increases
the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel. Pulling
back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed. The fur­
ther a lever is pushed, the faster the drive wheel will turn.
See the DRIVING PRACTICE for steering instructions.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Always operate at
FULL throttle when mowing. Move the lever forward to
the detent for FULL throttle (FAST). Move the throttle
back to decrease engine speed to IDLE (SLOW).
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once
the engine starts. A warm engine may not require chok­
ing. Move the lever forward past the FULL throttle detent
to close the choke. Move the lever back to the detent to
open the choke.
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