Sears 917.257651 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Aiways wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety
mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)
» Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE" position
and hold..
“ Piace parking brake lever in “ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in “BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure,
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
MOWER BLADES -
« Move attachment dutch lever to “DISENGAGED" po­
sition.
GROUND DRIVE -
•> Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE" position.
" Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
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.
Aiways 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 eliminate this possibility,
aiways 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 position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)
Always operate errgine at full throttle.
“ Operating engine at fess than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rale.
■> Full throttle oilers the best bagging and mower perfor­
mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 9)
The direction and speed of movement Is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) 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. 9)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust­
ment knob in desired direction.
■> Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height
“ Turn knob counterclockwise (1^) 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 ap­
proximate and may vary depending upon soil condi­
tions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.
“ The average lawn shouid be cut to approximately 2-1/2
Inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For heaithier 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
relatively high; the second to desired height
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