Craftsman 917.28914 owner manual Blade Care

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing

any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced° (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See the sides of tires for proper PSi).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.

. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damager

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly° tf

your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is in the disem

gaged position.

CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE

SYSTEM

•When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the at- tachment clutch is engaged, any attempt

by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never oper- ate unless the operator is in the seat,

CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM

•When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" position and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt

by the operator to drive in reverse should shut off the engine,

,When the engine is runningwith the ignition switch in the ROS "ON" position and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt by the operator to drive in reverse should NOT shut off the engine_

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be sharp° Replace worn, bent or damaged blades.

,_ CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your warranty_

BLADE REMOVAL

't. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades_

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/ or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

2.Remove blade bolt by turning counter- clockwise.

3.Install new blade with stamped "GRASS

SIDE" facing the ground.

IMPORTANT; To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly,

4.Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs, torque).

IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat treated°

 

Star

Center Hole

\

Blade Bolt

Mandrel

(Special) _-_-

Assembly

 

Blade

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

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