Craftsman 917.270814 owner manual To Adjust Mower Cutting Height, __.__4--N, Position

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by tuming the height adjustment knob in desired direction.

•Turn knob clockwise (r_) to raise cutting height.

•Tum knob countemlockwise (_,_)to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately 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 he!ght should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain condi- tions.

•Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual).

•With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in appropri- ate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer,

and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

•Repeat tot opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel

Mounting

Bracket

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.

•Lower mower with attachment lift control.

•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage 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 Leve r "Engaged"F_-_-- _ High Position

Positi_n_.		_	.
=Disengaged"____Low
Position	__.__4"--N		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 starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•It 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 turns slowly.

3/8-16

Locknu
3/8 Washel	Shoulder
Gauge Wheel	14