Craftsman 917.28945 owner manual To Move Forward and Backward, To Adjust Mower Cutting Height

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TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever (J).

1, Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral position.

2.Move gearshift lever to desired position.

3.Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bringtractorto acompletestop before shifting orchanging gears° Failure to do so will shorten the useful fife of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height.

,Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.

• Slide pointer tab (T) to desired cutting height as a reminder for next time you

mow.

The cutting height range is approximately

1 to 4"° The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil condi- tions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2q/2" during the cool sea- son and to over 3" during hot months° For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

,For best cutting performance, grass over 6" 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: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

1o 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 posi- tion, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole. Tighten securely.

3, Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole,

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 equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1.Select desired height of cut with attach- ment lift lever°

2o Start mower blades by engaging attach- ment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES

Disengage attachment clutch control.

A

_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield

(S) in place.

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