Craftsman 917.255561 Operation, How To Use Your Tractor, STOPPDNG See Fig, grass catcher, etc

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which 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 wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog stores°

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

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

=Place parking brake lever in "ENGAG ED"position and release pressure from clutclVbrakepedal. Pedalshould remain in "BRAKE" position, Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

IGNITION	ATTACHMENT
KEY _	CLUTCH LEVER
	"ENGAGED"

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°

pletely, as described above, before leav-

(_ CAUTION:ing the operator'sAlways position;stop tractor emptycom-

, grass catcher, etc. ........

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

POSITION

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

Always operate engine at full throttle.

oOperating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

oFull throttle offers the best bagging and mower per- formance.

	PARKING	TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD				(See
	BRAKE	Fig.	6)
THRO'rrL_	"ENGAGED"
		The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
CHOKE
CONTROL"	GEAR-	gearshift		lever
LEVER
	SHIFT	•	Start	tractor with clutch/brake	pedal depressed	and
	LEVER		gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position°
		°	Move	gearshift lever to desired	position,

"BRAKE"

POSITION

/	\
CLUTCH/BRAKE	PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION	"DISENGAGED" POSITION

o Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movemenL

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP

BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR

TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-[ING HEIGHT (See

Fig.6)

FIG. 7

STOPPDNG (See Fig. 7)

MOWER BLADES -

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

GROUND DRIVE -

oDepress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. o Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" 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",

oTurn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

o Never use choke to stop engine. 11

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height,

•Grasp lift lever,

°Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.,

The cutting height range is approximately 1-112 to 4'LThe heights are measured from the ground to tne b_adetip with the engine not running° These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon sob 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 over 3 inches during 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.