Sears 917.257552 manual HOW to USE Your Tractor, To SET PARKgNG Brake See Fig, Stopping see RG

OPERATION

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign qbjects thrown into the eyes, wh!ch 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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKgNG BRAKE (See Fig. 9)

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.

oDepress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold_

Place parking brake lever'in "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position., Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.,

STOPPING (SEE RG. 9)

MOWER BLADES -

oMove attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po- sition.,

GROUND DRIVE-

°Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position..

°Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position°

ENGINE *

o 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..

°Never use choke to stop engine.

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,

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

Always operate engine at full throttle°

•Operating engine at Iess than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

=Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 9)

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

oStart tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (NI) position,

°Move gearshift lever'to desired position°

,Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.,

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE..

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

LEVER "ENGAGED"

POSITION

"DISENGAGED"

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL	HEIGHT
"DRIVE" POSITION	ADJUSTMENT' KNOB
	FIG. 9

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 9)

The cutting height iscontrolled by turuing the height adjust- rnent knob in desired direction

oTurn knob clockwise (1_) to raise cutting heighL

°Turn knob counterclocleMse (1_-'_)to lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4'LThe heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not r'unning.These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types 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 dunng 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.

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