Know Your Riding Mower

Compare the illustrations in Figure 4 with your riding mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.

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WARNING: The operation of any riding mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the

 

operator's eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or

 

while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Indicator

Ignition

Switch

Side Discharge

Chute

Throttle/Choke

Control

Cutting

Deck

Parking

Blade

Pedal

Lock

Steering Wheel

Shift Lever

g Height

Adjustment Lever

Blade Engagement

Pedal

Pedal Brake

Pedal

NOTE: Gas tank is not shown here

Figure 4

Throttle/Choke Control: Use to regulate the engine speed and to start the engine.

"Go" Pedal: Use to regulate the ground speed of the riding mower.

Ignition Switch: Use to turn the engine ON or OFF.

Shift Lever: Use to change direction of the mower.

Grass Fill Level Indicator: Use to determine the level

of grass clipping in the bag and when to empty it.

Parking Brake: Use to stop the mower from moving while parked.

Blade Engagement Pedal: Use to engage or disengage the blade.

Blade Lock: Use to lock blade at the engaged position.

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever: Use to raise and

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Craftsman 247.27022 manual Know Your Riding Mower, Indicator Ignition Switch Side Discharge, Throttle/Choke