Craftsman 917.27076 manual HOW to USE Your Tractor, Stopping

Page 13

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold.

Place parking brake lever in "EN- GAGED" position and release pres- sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. Attachment Clutch Lever

Choke"Engaged" Position

"Disengaged" Position

Throttl_Parking Brake

"Engaged"

Clutch/

MoUon

°Disengaged".Control

PosWonLever

Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "OFF" will cause the battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

To engage choke control, pull knob

out. Slowly push knob in to disen-

STOPPING

Position

gage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK-

MOWER BLADES -

To stop mower blades,move attach- ment clutch lever to =DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

To stop ground ddve, depress clutch/ brake pedal into full =BRAKE" position.

Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not retum to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is de- pressed.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control to slow position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to "backfire".

Turn ignition key to =OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

WARD

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Release parking brake and clutch/ brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.

Grasp lift lever.

Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-112 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running.

13

Image 13
Contents For answers to your questions £RAFTSMANLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Slope Operation General OperationDo not ChildrenService Product Specifications Maintenance AgreementSeat Steering WheelKeys Video Cassette Slope Sheet Before Removing Tractor From Skid Attach Steering Wheel Check Battery HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat To Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemChecklist Learn and understand their meaning Ammeter Lever Knowyour TractorStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportAddgasoline Towing Carts and Other AtiachmentsTo Start Engine Before Starting the Enigne Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsMaintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenanceBrake Operation BATrERYCleanairscreen Muffler Engine OIL FilterSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Install Mower CleaningTo Level Mower Housing To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BAIrERYTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyEngine Tractor Enginewill not turn over Loss of powerCause CorrectionRoblem Troubleshooting ChartBattery will not charge Troubleshooting ChartProblem Cause Correction Page Tractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor --MODE L Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive CAD Tractor --MODEL Number Ground DriveTractor -- Model Number Steeringassembly Screw TRACTOR-- Model Number Steering AssemblyEngine Optional Equipment Tractor -- Mode L NumberEngine Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Decals Tractor - Model NU MberWheels & Tires Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift TRACTOR- Model Number LiftassemblyMower Deck Tractor - Model Number2029J Mower Deck= oO 75x1.750x.625 Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number55 fg 276 1851 Flywheel Coved Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears