Craftsman 917.28035 - Manual (Page 13)

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. Pull 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 will holdtractorsecure.
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch lever to disengaged position (rjp).
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake
pedal all the way down.
• Move gearshift lever to neutral position.
ENGINE-
• Move throttle control between half and full
speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control be­
tween half and full speed (fast) position, be­
fore stopping, may cause engineto “backfire”.
• Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and re­
move key. Always remove key when leav­
ing tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
• Never use choke 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 idle with the engine run­
ning, hot engine exhaust gases may cause
“browning” of grass. To eliminate this pos­
sibility, always stop engine when stopping
tractor on grass areas.
^kcAUTION: Always stop tractor com­
pletely, as described above, 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
controlled by the gearshift lever (J).
IS
1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal
depressed and gearshift lever in neutral
position.
2. Move gearshift lever to desired position.
3.
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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