Craftsman 107.27768 Emergency Stopping, Stopping The Rider & Engine, Starting The Engine, Mowing

EMERGENCY STOPPING

In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOR Use this method only in emergency situations. For normal engine

shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE.

STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE

1.Returning the ground speed control levers to PARK positions will stop rider movement and engage the parking brake.

2.Stop the mower by pushing down on the PTO switch.

3.Move the throttle control to SLOW position and turn the ignition key to OFR Remove the key.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.While sitting in the operator's seat, make sure the PTO switch is OFF and the ground speed control levers are locked in PARK positions.

2.Move the engine throttle control fully forward to FAST. Set the choke control to CLOSED.

NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. In this case, set the choke control to OPEN.

3.Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to

START.

4.After the engine starts, gradually move the choke control back to OPEN position. Warm the engine by running it for at least a minute before turning on the PTO switch, or driving the unit.

5.After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit with the throttle set to FAST, especially when mowing.

MOWING

1.Make sure the PTO switch is OFF, the ground speed control levers are locked in their PARK positions, and the operator is in the seat.

2.Set the mower cutting height to the desired setting.

3.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

4.Set the throttle to FAST.

5.Turn the PTO switch ON to engage the mower deck.

6.Move the ground speed control levers from PARK positions to drive positions (levers in across the oper- ator'slap).

7.Begin mowing. See DRIVING PRACTICE.

8.When finished, turn the PTO switch OFR

9.Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE).

PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND

1.Turn the PTO switch OFF, set the ground speed con- trol levers to PARK, turn the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Locate the transmission release levers (C, Figure 3) at the rear of the unit.

3.Pull both levers back and down to release the trans- missions (position B, Figure 3).

4.Set the ground speed control levers to DRIVE posi- tions (levers moved in).

The rider can now be pushed by hand.

5.After moving the rider, set the ground speed control levers to PARK and push both transmission release levers forward to re-engage the transmissions (posi- tion A, Figure 3).

®Towing the unit will cause transmission dam- age. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.DO NOTTOW RIDER

Figure 3. Transmission Release Levers

A. Drive Position

B. Push Position

C. Transmission Release Levers

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