Craftsman 917.256930 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATIOiM
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 before starting your tractor
and while moving. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 10)
» Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold,
» Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
FIG. 10
STOPPING (See Figs. 10 & 11)
MOWER BLADES -
» Move mowerclutch leverto "DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE-
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Depress clutch/brake pedai into full "BRAKE" position.
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Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" position,
ENGINE-
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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 "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
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Never use choke to stop engine.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine runni ng, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
M
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com­
pletely, as described above, before leav­
ing the operator's position, to empty
grass catcher, etc.
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FIG. 11
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 11)
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 AMD BACKWARD
(See Figs. 10 & 11)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
» 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.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 12)
The position of the mower lift lever determines the cutting
height. The position of the mower! ift lever can be adjusted
to desired position,
« Grasp lift ¡ever as shown, lift away from fender and
move forward or back to desired position.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/8" to 3-5/8".
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running, These heights are approxi­
mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed.