Craftsman 917.27603 manual To Adjust Gauge Wheels, To Operate Mower, To Stop Mower Blades

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4o1/2". The heights are mea- sured 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.

•The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 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 relatively high; the second to desired height.

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: Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface.

1.Lower mower and adjust mower to de-

sired cutting height(See 'qO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this

section of manual).

2.Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar,

3.Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

4.Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

5.Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting.

IMPORTANT" Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck.

Retainer

Spring

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.

1.Select desired height of cut.

2.Lower mower with attachment lift con- trol.

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

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

_ngage attachment clutch control. AUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

		Attachment	Lift Lever
Attachment Clutch		Hieh Position
Switch Pull Out TO_		I/	Low
Enga_		I	'.::!:/_/P°siti°n.
-_jl	_	h_"	Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_-WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual.

• Choosetheslowestspeed before starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

•Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release park- ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all turns slowly.

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