Craftsman 917.275764 To Adjust Gauge Wheels, Operating in Reverse, To Operate Mower, Ros

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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

1.Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this section of manual).

2.With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in ap- propriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

3.Repeat for opposite side, installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Attachment

Attachemnt

Clutch Lever

 

"Engaged"

High

Position

Position

/

Position

"Disengaged '_

PositionDeflector

OPERATING IN REVERSE

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.

Gauge

Wheel

Mountinc

3/8-1 Locknut

Gauge Wheel

Bolt

_,WARNING: Backing up with the at- tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in

reverse unless absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -

1. Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1.Select desired height of cut.

2.Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

2.

With

engine

running,

 

turn

ignition

key

 

counterclockwise

to

ROS

"ON"

posi-

 

tion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Look

down

 

and

behind

before

backing

 

up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Slowly

move

motion

control

lever

to

 

reverse (R) position to start movement.

5.

When

use

of the ROS

is no

longer

 

 

needed, turn the ignition key clockwise

 

to engine

"ON"

position.

 

 

 

 

ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating)

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Contents Jcrrftsmrnj Days on Battery Year on TractorGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Product AgreementsKeys Install Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyAssemble Extension Shaft and Boot Install SeatCheck Battery To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Operation section for locationCheck Brake System Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Property damage Know Your Tractor Attachment Clutch Lever UsedTo SET Parking Brake StoppingOperating in Reverse To Adjust Gauge WheelsUsing the Reverse Operation System To Operate MowerTowing Carts and Other Attach Ments To Operate HillsTo Transport Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMowing Tips MA,.TE.A.SCCE.EOULE General RecommendationsBlade Care Check Operator Presence SystemCheck Reverse Operation ROS System Blade RemovalEngine Lubrication AIR Filter Clean AIR ScreenEngine OIL Filter Engine Cooling SystemSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltMent Transaxle Motion Control LE VER Neutral AdjustmentTransmission Removal Replacement To Start Engine with a Weak BAT TeryTo Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Preliminary Setting To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor EngineEngine OIL BatteryTractor CylindersChoked ProblemCause Correction Start EngineProblem Cause ContProblem Cause Correction OFFOlllll,o Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive 45% Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Optional Equipment KEY PartTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Description Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Includes 206 KEY Part Description 434 1006 601 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 141 495931 Kit-Choke Strap-Starter Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Degrees MAXSearsBrands,LLC

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