Sears 917.258552 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATIOM
The operation oi any tractor cars result in foreign ob|ects tlirown into the eyes, which can
result in severe ®ye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your
tractor or performm-g any adfusfmerits or repairs. We rsconimersd a wide vision safely mask
over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (Se© Fig. 9)
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.
Depress dutch/brake pedal into full
and hold.
“BRAKE” position
Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED" position and
release pressu re from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal shouid
remain in “BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
THROTTLE/
CHOKE
CONTROL
“BRAKE"
POSITION
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
“ENGAGED" POSITION
IGNITION
SWITCH
“DISENGAGED"
POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
“ENGAGED"
POSSTION
MOTION CONTROL
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
“DRIVE" POSITION
“DISENGAGED”
POSITION
HEÎÛHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
FiG.9
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
MOWER BLADES -
* Move attachment dutch lever to “DfSENGAGED” po­
sition.
GROUND DRIVE -
* Depress dutch/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/8RAKE 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 “OFF” position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
» Never use choke to stop engine.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause “browning” of grass. To eiiminate 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 poslliori; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig, 9)
Always operate engine a! full throttle.
® Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
® Fullthrottie offers the best bagging and mower perfor­
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TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 9)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever.
® Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
® Release parking brake and dutch/brake pedal.
® Slowly move motion control lever to desired position,
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 9)
The cutting height Is control led by turning the height adjust­
ment knob in desired direction.
® Turn knob clockwise (r^) to raise cutting height.
* Turn knob counterclockwise (r^) to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1 -1/2" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate
and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed,
® Theaverage lawn should be cuttoapproximate1y2-1/2
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
retatively high; the second to desired height.
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