Craftsman 917.28921 - 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 clutch/brake pedal (B) all the
way down and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold,
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal
(B), then release parking brake lever. Ped­
al should remain in brake position. Make
sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch lever to disengaged position (rjp).
('^') Attachment Clutch Attachment Clutch
Lever “Engaged” Lever “Disengaged”
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake
pedal all the way down.
• Move gear shift lever to neutral position.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control (D) between half and
full speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control be­
tween half and full speed (fast) position, be­
forestopping, may cause engine to “backfire”.
• Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP” position
and remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
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 idle with the engine running, hot
engine exhaust gases may cause “brown­
ing” of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor
on grass areas.
^^CAUTION: Always stop tractor complete­
ly, as described above, and set parking brake
before leaving the operator's position.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the gearshift lever (J).
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2 .
3.
Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal
depressed and gearshift lever in neutral
position.
Move gearshift lever to desired position.
Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start
movement.
IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete
stop before shifting or changing gears.
Failure to do so will shorten the useful life
of your transaxle.
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