Craftsman 917.27224 To Adjust Gauge Wheels, To Operate Mower, To Stop Mower Blades, To Transport

Thecuttingheightrangeis approxi- mately1-1/2to 4".Theheightsare

measuredfrom 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 andtypes 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 dudng 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 propedy 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 fiat level surface.

1.Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height.

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

3.Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise igauge wheels slightly to align holes in

racket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

4.Replace retainer spdng 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

Sprin!

Clevis Pin

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.Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control

A, CA[J'I3ON: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.
AttachmentClutch	AttachmentLift
SwitchPull OutTo	LeverI	Position

Deflector

Push In To

=Disengage"_

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_,CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not ddve across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

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

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal.

•Slowly depress appropriate ddve pedal to slowest setting.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

1.Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

2.Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the

disengaged position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

•To re-engage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

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