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Speed control lever, Parking brake, Throttle/choke control lever – Craftsman 247.28902 User Manual

Page 13: Ignition switch module, Awarning, Shift lever, Deck lift lever, Pto (blade engage) lever, Cup holder, Seat adjustment lever

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OPERATION

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BRAKE

SPEED CONTROL LEVER

The speed control lever, located on the left side of the
tractor's dash console, allows you to regulate the ground

speed of the lawn tractor. To use, depress the clutch-
brake pedal and move the lever out of the parking brake
notch and forward to increase the tractor's ground speed.

When a desired speed has been reached, release the
lever into an appropriate notch to maintain that speed.

To slow the tractor's ground speed, depress the clutch-
brake pedal and move the speed control lever rearward
and release it into a notch.

PARKING BRAKE

To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-brake
pedal. Move the speed control lever all the way down and
into the parking brake position. Release the clutch-brake "

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pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.

To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake pedal and
move the speed control lever out of the notches to the desired position.

Release the speed control lever and the clutch-brake pedal.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set it the operator leaves the seat

with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL LEVER

The throttle/choke control lever is located on the right side of the trac­
tor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and when
pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given
position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.

IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck

engaged, the throttle/choke control lever must always be in the FAST
(rabbit) position.

IGNITION SWITCH MODULE

The key switch module is used to
start and stop the engine. It is also
used to activate the Reverse Caution

Mode (blades operate while riding
in reverse). Insert key into the key
switch module and turn clockwise to

the START position. Release the key
into the normal mowing position once
engine has started. The headlights
will be activated in the Normal (and

Reverse Caution) modes.

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key
counterclockwise to the STOP position.

IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both “Safety
Interlock System” and “Starting The Engine” in the Operation section
of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch
Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.

AWARNING

Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine

and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

SHIFT LEVER

The shift lever is located on the left
side of the fender and has three
positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL
and REVERSE. The brake pedal
must be depressed and the tractor
must not be in motion when the
moving shift lever.

IMPORTANT: Never force the
shift lever. Doing so may result in
serious damage to the tractor's

transmission.

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DECK LIFT LEVER

Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used

to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the
lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your
application.

PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) LEVER

Found on the tractor's right fender, the PTO (blade engage)
lever is used to engage power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments. To operate, move the
lever all the way forward. Moving the lever all the way
rearward into the PTO OFF position disengages power to the

cutting deck/ attachment.

NOTE: The PTO (blade engage) lever must be in the

disengaged (PTO OFF) position when starting the engine.

CUP HOLDER

The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the left of
the seat.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

The seat adjustment lever is on the front side of the seat. Use this
lever to adjust the seat forward or rearward to a comfortable operating
position. See the “Service & Maintenance” section later in this manual
for instructions.

CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL

The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor,
along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way
down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds (Refer to Speed
Control Lever). Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc
brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.

NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to
Safety Interlock Switches later in this section of this manual.

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