Craftsman 917.274762 owner manual To Adjust Gauge Wheels, Operating in Reverse, To Operate Mower

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
	/
	Low
	Position
"Disengaged"
Position	Deflector

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.

_i_,WARNING: Backing up with the at-

Gauge

Wheel

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Locknut

Gauge Wheel

Bolt

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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