Craftsman 107.27768 manual Smooth Travel, Forward Travel Practice, Levers Gradually

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DRiViNG PRACTICE-

BASIC DRIVING

WARNING: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°). See SLOPE OPERATION in the safety section. Zero turn riders operate differently from other bur- wheeled vehicles. The drive wheels are also your steer- ing wheels. If you cannot drive the unit on a hill, you will not be able to steer the unit on it. Operating zero turn units on slopes requires extra caution.

The lever controls of the zero turn rider are very respon- sive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider'sforward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice.

Spend some time going through the following maneuvers and becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and steers -- before you begin mowing --is absolutely essential to getting the most out of the zero turn rider.

Locate a smooth, fiat area of your lawn -- one with plenty of room to maneuver. (Clear the area of objects, people and animals before you begin.) Operate the unit at mid-throttle during this practice session (ALWAYS operate at full throttle when mowing), and turn slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage to your lawn.

We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure to the right, and then advance through the forward, reverse, and turning maneuvers.

WARNING

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while travelling in reverse.

Forward Travel

Figure 5. Forward Travel

Smooth Travel

The lever controls of the zero turn rider are highly responsive.

The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps -- as shown in Figure 4.

FIRST place your hands onto the levers as

shown.

SECOND, to go forward gradually push the levers forward with your palms.

THIRD, to speed up move the levers farther forward. To slow down smoothly, slowly move the levers back toward neutral.

Figure 4. Move Control

Levers Gradually

Forward Travel Practice

Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat.

Reverse Travel Practice

LOOK DOWN & BEHIND, then gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly BACK from neutral. Slow down and repeat.

NOTE: Practice backing up for several minutes before attempting to do so near objects. The rider turns as sharply in reverse as when going forward, and backing up straight takes practice.

Reverse Travel

Figure 6. Reverse Travel

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Contents Operators Manual Inside Back ServiceIdentification General Operation Ignition System Service and Maintenance Rotating Blades Safety & Operation DecalsHeight Adjustment \,CRAFTSMAN Setup instructions Two Bin Bagger Headlight Kit Front Bumper KitRead The Operators Control Functions PTO Switch General Operating SafetyIgnition Switch Hour MeterDo not stop or park rider over dry leaves, grass or Checks Before StartingFuel Recommendations Starting the Engine Emergency StoppingStopping the Rider & Engine MowingForward Travel Practice Forward TravelSmooth Travel Levers GraduallyExecuting an End=Of=Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting Turns Turning In Place Practice Turning in PlaceRemoving the Mower Deck Mower Deck Removal InstallationInstalling the Mower Deck Models Maintenance ScheduleAll 19HP Briggs & StrattonChecktire Pressure Clean Debris from Rider and Engine CompartmentClean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas and AIR Filter PressureService Interval 25 hours Arbor Lubrication 3-Blade Model ShownClean Deck Check / Replace Mower Blades Blade Removal WorkbenchOperational Safety Checks Cleaning the Battery and CablesCheck Rider Safety System Service interval 100 HoursAdjustment Window Qty , one shown B. Adjustment Nut Check / Adjust PTO ClutchService interval 200 Hours Adjustment NutChange Engine OIL & Filter Check Engine OIL LevelChange Engine OIL AiR Filter & PRE-CLEANER Air Filter Latch Air Filter CoverReplace Spark Plug Air Filter ServicePre=Cleaner Service Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Brake Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentPTO Clutch Adjustment Battery ChargingMower Deck Leveling Adjustments Side to Side LevelingBackside idler Pulley Mower Belt ReplacementFront To Back Leveling STO RAG E Troubleshooting Rider Rider will not TroubleshootingMower Mower cut isZTS Hardware Garantja Limitada DEL Equipo Montable DE CraftsmanTransporte Y Almacenamento Operacion EN Cuestas Equipo RElVlOLCADO Unidades MontaSERViCiO Y MANTENilVllENTO Interruptor Calcomania Peligro/Advertencia, inferiorIdentificaci6n Recolector de Hierba con Bolsa Gemela Faro delantero 2s uMOperador FrescaAhogador Palancas de velocidad en sueloFreno de parada Interruptor PTO Interruptor de EncendidoMedidor de Horas Ajuste de AJtura de Corte de PodadoraAdvertencia Reiviolques Nunca permita que pasajeros se paseen en la unidadManualmente MotorComo Arrancar EL Motor Lemas PR. ,CTICA DE IvianejoTraslado sin prob= Manejo Hacia Manejo en AdelanteVuelta en el Mismo Lugar Prbctica de dar Vuelta en una EsquinaEjecutar un Giro Cero al Final de la Fila Prctica de Vuelta en el LugarInstalar la Cubierta de la Podadora Remocion E Instalacion DE LA Cubierta DE LA PodadoraQuitar la Cubierta de la Podadora Instalar o quitar la podadoraAnual ProgramaDEL MONTABLE, de todos Los Antes de TRO DE AIREA. Rejilla de Admisi6n Intervalo de Servicio 25 horasLUBRICACI6N AceitePara su seguridad personal, los tornillos de OperacionIntervalo de Servicio 200 horas Si la unidad no pasa una prueba de seguridadVERIFICAR/AJUSTAR Embrague DEL PTO Verifique EL Nivel DE Aceite DEL Motor Predepurador SERVlCIO DEL Filtro DE Airey DEL PRERemoci6n e instalaci6n del filtro de aire Reemplace LA BUJiA DE Encendido = Servicio del prepurificadorServicio del filtro de aire Prepurificador Filtro de airePernos de Montaje Perilla Ajuste DE Palanca DE ControlDE Velocidad Ajuste DEL Freno Ajuste DE LA Altura DE CorteAjuste DEL Embrague DEL PTO Ajustes DEL MotorTuerca Exterior Ajuste DE Nivel DE LA Cubierta DE LA PodadoraNivelado de un Lado a Otto Nivelado de Adelante hacia Atrs Polea Derecha del Arbol de SujecJ6nAdvertencia Consumo de Diagn6sticoDel Tractor Diagn6stico de la Podadora RepairParts Frame, Body & Seat Group ZTS 7500Footnotes Frame Body & Seat GroupZTS PTS-4 Frame, Body & Seat Group ZTS REF no Part NO. QTY. DescriptionUtch Engine Group 19HP Briggs & Stratton ZTS 7500Engine Group 19HP Briggs Stratton 987321 REF noCarrier & Transmission Group ZTS 7500 1618Frame Assembly Carrier Transmission Group 987362Carrier & Transmission Group ZTS 7500 Carrier Transmission Group Refno Partno QTY DescriptionControls Group ZTS 7500Controls Group 986806 Refno QTY DescriptionHeadlightSwitch Seatpan Optional Electrical Group ZTS 7500Electrical Group QTY DescriptionTorque to 44 55 ft. Ibs Or 59.4 74.8 Nm PTS-16 REF no QTY Description Decals Group D987352 987357987358986884986857987350 ZTS 7500 Decals Group D987352 987357987358986884986857987350 QTY DescriptionMower Deck Clutch & Support Group Mower Deck Clutch Support Group No Part no QTY DescriptionMower Deck Height Adjustment Group ZTS 7500 Mower Deck Height Adjustment Group 987324 Mower Deck Housing, Arbors & Blades Group ZTS 7500 Mower Deck Housing Arbors Blades Group 987322 221 13J 868@1266A Engine Parts Part DescriptionBriggs & Stratton Engine Parts ZTS 7500 = Model No Hardware identification& TorqueSpecifications PTS Acuerdo de Protecci6n de Reparaciones Sears Installation ServiceRepair Protection Agreements Servicio de Jnstalaci6n de SearsCall anytime, day or night U.S.A. and Canada Call anytime, day or night U.S.A. only