Craftsman 917272261 To Adjust Gauge Wheels, To Operate Mower, To Operate on Hills, To Transport

The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 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 conditions, height of grass andtypee of grass being mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches dudng the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mew 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 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: Be sure tractor is on a flat level

surface.

1.Lower mower and ad ust mower to desired cult ng he ght.

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

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

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

4.Replace rstamer spring into clevis pin.

5.Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to read ust gauge

wheels f you change the cutting height of the mower deck.

Retainer

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 -

dieengaqe attachment clutch control.

•I,CA(.ITION: Do net operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

Attachment Clutch	Attachment Lift
Switch Pull Out To	Lever High Position
		Position
	- --\	Deflector
=Enga_	/ -"- --.	LowShield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

ACAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive 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 perking brake.

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

•Slowly depress appropriate drive 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 track 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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