Craftsman 917.28927 - Manual (Page 12)

The cruise control feature can be used for
forw ard travel only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used
w hile m ow ing or transporting on relatively
sm ooth, straight surfaces. O ther condi­
tions such as trim m ing at slow speeds
m ay cause the cruise control to disen­
gage. Do not use the cruise control on
slopes, rough terrian or w hile trim m im g or
turning.
• W ith forward drive pedal (K) depressed
to desired speed, pull cruise control
lever (J) up and hold w hile lifting your
foot off the pedal, then release the lever.
To disengage the cruise control, depress
the brake pedal or tap on forw ard drive
pedal.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachm ent lift lever (A)
determ ines the cutting height.
• Put attachm ent lift lever in desired cut­
ting height slot.
The cutting height range is approxim ate­
ly 1" to 4". The heights are m easured
from the ground to the blade tip with the
engine not running. These heights are ap­
proxim ate and m ay vary depending upon
soil conditions, height of grass and types
of grass being m ow ed.
• The average law n should be cut to ap­
proxim ately 2-1/2 inches during the cool
season and to over 3 inches during hot
m onths. For healthier and better looking
law ns, m ow often and after m oderate growth.
• For best cutting perform ance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
m ow ed twice. M ake the first cut rela­
tively high; the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
G auge w heels are properly adjusted
w hen they are slightly off the ground w hen
m ow er is at the desired cutting height in
operating position. Gauge w heels then
keep the deck in proper position to help
prevent scalping in m ost terrain condi­
tions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge w heels with tractor
on a flat level surface.
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3.
Adjust m ow er to desired cutting height
(See “TO ADJUST M O W ER CUTTING
HEIG HT” in this section of m anual).
W ith m ow er in desired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assem bled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge w heel in appro­
priate hole. Tighten securely.
Repeat for all, installing gauge w heel
in sam e adjustm ent hole.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. Any attem pt
by the operator to leave the seat w ith the
engine running and the attachm ent clutch
engaged w ill shut off the engine. You m ust
rem ain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating
or cutting off w hen operating your equip­
m ent on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut w ith at­
tachm ent lift lever.
2. Start m ower blades by engaging at­
tachm ent clutch control.
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