Craftsman 917.27582 To Operate Mower, Operating in Reverse, Using the Reverse Operation System

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 fl at 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 locknut and tighten securely.

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

Gauge

Wheel

Mounting

Bracket

3/8-16	0142
Locknut
	3
3/8 Washer	Shoulder
Gauge Wheel	Bolt

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 defl ector shield in place.

Attachment	Attachment
	Lift Lever
Clutch Lever
	High Position
“Engaged”
Position
	Low
	Position
“Disengaged”
Position	Defl ector
	Shield

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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.

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.

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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