Craftsman PYT 9000 Using the Deck Lift Lever, Operating the Headlights, Engaging the PTO, Mowing

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Cruise Control

Neverengagethe cruisecontrolleverwhiletravelingin reverse.

Tosetthe cruisecontrol:

1.Slowlypressthe upperportionof thedrive pedalwithyour right footuntilthe desiredspeedisachieved.

2.Lightlypressthe parkingbrake/cruisecontrolleverdownwardand holdit in thatposition.

3.Removeyour footfromthe drive pedal.

4.Releasepressurefromthe parkingbrake/cruisecontrollever.

Aftercompletingstep3, the drivepedalshouldremaininthe down positionandthetractorwill maintainthe sameforwardspeed.If it doesn't,the cruisecontrolis not engaged.Repeatsteps 1through4 to engagethecruisecontrol.

Todisengagethe cruisecontrol,lightlypressthe drivepedalor the brakepedal.

NOTE:Cruisecontrolcannotbesetat the tractor'sfastestground speed.If the operatorshouldattemptto do so,thetractorwill automati- callydecelerateto thefastestoptimalmowinggroundspeed.

Tochangethe directionof travelfromforwardto reversewhencruise controlis engaged,pressthe brakepedalto disengagethe cruise controlandbringthe tractorto a completestop.Thenslowlypressthe reversepedalwiththe ballof yourfootto travelinreverse.

USING THE DECK LIFT LEVER

To raisethe cuttingdeck,movethe decklift leverto the left,then place it in the notchbestsuitedfor yourapplication.

OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS

The lampsareONwheneverthe ignitionkeyis rotatedout of the STOP position.The lampsturnOFFwhenthe ignitionkeyis movedto the STOPposition.

ENGAGING THE PTO

Engagingthe PTOtransferspowerto thecuttingdeckor other (separatelyavailable)attachments.Toengagethe PTO:

1.Movethe Throttle/Chokecontrolleverto the FAST(rabbit) position.

2.Pullthe PTO/BladeEngageknob backinto theengaged(ON) position.SeeFigure9.

NOTE: Alwaysoperatethe tractorwiththe Throttle/Chokecontrollever in the FAST(rabbit)positionfor the mostefficientuseof the cutting deckor other(separatelyavailable)attachments.

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ONOFF

Figure9

MOWING

To helpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,keepbystand- ers,helpers,childrenand petsat least75feetfromthe machinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area.

The followinginformationwill behelpfulwhenusingthe cuttingdeck withyourtractor.

Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialstoward roads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe like. Also,avoiddischarging materialagainstawall orobstructionwhichmaycausedischarged materialto ricochetbacktowardthe operator.

Donot mowat highgroundspeed,especiallyif a mulchkitor grasscollectoris installed.

Donot cutthe grasstooshort. Shortgrassis proneto weed growthandyellowsquicklyindry weather.

Alwaysoperatethetractorwiththe throttleleverinthe FAST (rabbit)positionwhilemowing.

Forbestresultsit is recommendedthatthe first twolaps becut withthe dischargethrowntowardsthe center.Afterthe firsttwo laps, reversethedirectionto throwthe dischargeto theoutside

for the balanceof cutting.Thiswill givea betterappearanceto the lawn.

Do NOTattemptto mowheavybrushand weedsorextremelytall grass.Yourtractoris designedto mowlawns,NOTclearbrush.

Keepthe bladessharpandreplacethe bladeswhenworn.

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247.28672, PYT 9000 specifications

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This lawn tractor is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission, providing seamless speed control and allowing for effortless operation. The transmission allows for smooth acceleration and deceleration, giving the operator full control over the mowing process. This feature greatly enhances the user experience, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced users.

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