Craftsman 917.28934 - Manual (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 by the operator
to leave the seat without first setting the
parking brake will shut off the engine.
1, Depress brake pedal (B) all the way
down and hold.
2. Pul! parking brake lever (C) up and
hold, release pressure from brake
pedal (B), then release parking brake
lever. Pedal should remain in brake
position. Make sure parking brake wit
hold tractor secure.
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch clutch lever to disengaged position
).
•) Attachment ) Disengaged
Clutch Posrt'O"
Engage Position
GROUND DRIVE-
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/
brake pedal all the way down,
• Move motion control lever (J) to neutral
position,
ENGINE-
• Move throttle control (D) between half
and full speed (fast) position,
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control
between half and full speed (fast) posi­
tion, before stopping, may cause engine to
“backfire",
• Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key
when leaving tractor to prevent unau­
thorized use.
• Never use choke (N) 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 idie with the engine
running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause “browning" of grass. To eliminate
this possibility, always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas,
A c AUTION: Always stop tractor
completely, as described above, and set
parking brake before leaving the opera­
tor’s position.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement
is controlled by the forward and reverse
drive pedals
1, Start tractor and release parking brake.
2, Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse
(L) drive pedal to begin movement.
Ground speed increases the further
down the pedal is depressed,
TO USE CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control feature can be used for
forward travel only,
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used
while mowing or transporting on relatively
smooth, straight surfaces. Other condi­
tions such as trimming at slow speeds
may cause the cruise control to disen­
gage. Do not use the cruise control on
slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or
turning,
• With forward drive pedal (K) depressed
to desired speed, pull cruise control
lever (J) up and hold while lifting your
foot off the pedal, then release the lever.
To disengage the cruise control, depress
the brake pedal or tap on forward drive
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