Craftsman 917.254611 owner manual Speed Selection Guide, Function Gearshift Throttle, Slow, Fast

OPERATION

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SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

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FUNCTION		GEARSHIFT		THROTTLE
Ill			i,m
Normal		2or	3
Mowing
Heavy Mowing "		lor2
Snow Blowing		1		FAST
Snow Blade		2
		4-5		SLOW-
Transport				FAST

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d.Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and proceed to the mowing area,

eStop the unit, then select a mowing speed (See Speed Selection Guide, page 12).

f, Move throttle lever to half throttle and slowly move attachment clutch lever to engaged position, Fig 8..

g Slowly release clutch/brake pedal.

h.Move throttle lever to fast position..

i.Observe height of cut and readjust as desired (see page 9)_

CAUTION: BEFORE YOU MOVE THE GEARSHIFT LEVER, COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN GEAR BOX DAMAGE.

5. Mowing Tips

NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE MOWER ATTACHED_

a, Mower should be adjusted propedy front to back and side to side for good mowingperformance. Re- fer to REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT section(page 22),

b, Use the runner on the R,H. side as a guide; the blade cutsapproximatelyan inchoutsidethe runner

(Fkj.8)

cDriveso thatclippingsare dischargedontothe area

that has been (_t Have the cut area to the right of the _chine This willresultin a more even distribu- tion of clippingsand more uniformcutting.

d..When mowing/arge areas (Fig. 9), start by turning to the right so that the clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After two or

three rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished_

e_ It grass is extremely tall, it shouldbe mowed twice The first time cut relatively high; the second time to tile desired heighL

f.The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.

g See Speed Selection Guide (above).

h_ Do not mow tall, dry (brown) grass over 6 inches (1524 cm) tall, ft is a fire hazard.

6. Operating the Tractor on Hills

a_ Move gearshift lever to "lst" gear before starting up or down hills

b.AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS.

c.If slowing is necessary, move throttle controllever to slower position.

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dIf stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/ brake pedal quickly to brake position_

eTo restart tractor movement, make sure tractoris in

the lowest speed range ('1st" Gear) and release clutch/brake pedal SLOWLY°

fMake all turns gradually.

7.Transporting Your Tractor

Forpushir_ or towing your tractor, place gearshift lever in "N" positon Do not tow or push at more than 6 MPH (9 7 KPH).

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