Craftsman 917.27077 manual Toadjustmowercuttingheight, Towing Carts and Other Attachments

TOADJUSTMOWERCUTTINGHEIGHT

The positionof the attachmentliftlever determinesthecuttingheight.

•Grasp lift lever.

•Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximate- ly 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. 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 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 rela- tively high; the second to desired

height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Start mower blades by engaging attach- ment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

,_age attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.
Attachment Clutch	Attachment Lift Lever
Lever "Engaged'F_-_--	High Position
Position _	_
=Disengaged_..!---F'_	_'...j_Low
Position v f_L_-'i_ _	i_/-'_	Position

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_,CAUTION: DO not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. A slope guide at the back of your manual is provided for your use.

•Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

•Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all tums slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

•When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground

and cause you to lose control of your trac- tot.

	BEFORE STARTING	THE ENGINE
	CHECK ENGINE OIL	LEVEL
_j)) )_Guard	• The engine in your tractor has been
	shipped, from the factory, already filled
	with summer weight	oil.
	• Check engine oil with tractor on level
	ground.

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