Craftsman 917.254611 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATION
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SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
FUNCTION GEARSHIFT THROTTLE
Normal
Mowing
2 or 3
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FAST
Heavy Mowing 1 or 2
Snow Blowing 1
Snow Blade 2
SLOW-
FAST Transport 4-5
d. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and proceed to
the mowing area.
e Stop the unit, then select a mowing speed {See
Speed Selection Guide, page 12).
f. Move throttle lever to half throttle and slowly move
attachment clutch lever to engaged position, Fig 8
g Slowly release clutchA)rake pedal
h Move throttle lever to fast position
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Observe height of cut and readjust as desired (see
page 9)
CAUTION: BEFORE YOU MOVE THE GEARSHIR
LEVER, COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN GEAR
BOX DAMAGE
5. Mowing Tips
NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE
MOWER ATTACHED.
a. Mower should be adjusted properly front to back
and side to side for good mowing performartce. Re­
fer to REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT section {page
22 )
b. Use the runner on the R.H. side as a guide; the
blade cuts approximately an irrch outside the runner
(Fig. 8).
c Drive so that clippings are discharged onto thè area
that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of
the machine. This will result in a more even distribu­
tion of clippings and more uniform cutting.
d.
from shaibs, feixes, driveways, etc. After two or
three rounds, mow in the opposite direction making
left hand turns until finished.
If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice
The first time cut relatively high; the second time to
the desired height
The left hand side of mower should be used for trim­
ming.
See Speed Selection Guide (above)
Do not mow tall, dry (brown) grass over 6 inches
(15 24 cm) tail It is a fire hazard
6. Operating the Tractor on Hills
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A
DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS
WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15“
AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY
SLOPE. REFER TO PAGE 51.
a. Move gearshift lever to 1st" gear before starting up
or down hills
b. AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS.
c. if stowing is necessary, move throttle control lever
to slower position
A
LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP­
PING
AND STARTING TO ALLOW
SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL
AS CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL MOVES
THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION.
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/
brake pedal quickly to brake position.
e To restart tractor movement, make sure tractor is in
the lowest speed range (“1st" Gear) and release
ciutch/brake pedal SLOWLY.
f Make all turns gradually
7. Transporting Your Tractor
For pushing or towing your tractor, place gearshift lever
in “N" positon Do not tow or push at more than 6 MPH
(9 7KPH),
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