Craftsman 944.602951 - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION
FORESIGHT IS BEHER
THAHNO SIGHT
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 wh lie operating
your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision
safety maskover spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Whenengineismnning,any attempt by the operator
to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will
shut off the engine.
•
Depress ctutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE’ position
and hold.
• Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and
release pressure from ciutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED*
THROTTLE/ POSITION
CHOKE CONTROL
LEVER
"BRAKE*
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
POSITION
IGNITION KEY
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
•DRIVE" POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED" POSITION
FIG. 7
STOPPINGSTOPPING (See Fig. 7 )
MOWER BLADES-
•
To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch leverto
“DISENGAGED” position.
GROUND DRIVE-
•
To stop ground drive, depress ciutch/brake pedal into
full “BRAKE” position.
• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
ENGINE-
• Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and
allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to
“backfire”.
•
Turn ignition key to “OFP 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 "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE
BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
NOTE: UndercertaincorKlitionswhentractorisStanding Idle
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.
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CAUTION: Always stop tractor com­
pletely, as described above, before leav­
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
•
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor­
mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See
Fig. 7)
The direction and speed of movement is controiled by the
motion control lever.
•
Start tractor with motion control lever in neutrai (N)
position.
• Release parking brake.
• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 7)
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height.
•
Grasp lift lever.
• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position.
Thecutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
theengine notrunning. These heights are approximate and
may vary depending up>on soil conditions, height of grass
and types of grass being mowed.
•
The average lawn should becuttoapproximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
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