Craftsman 917.27084 manual Towing Carts And Other Attachments, To Transport

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

•Turn knob counterclockwise (,b)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 ap-

proximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass andtypes

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 oft the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachment lift con- trol.

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

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES ; disen- gage attachment clutch control.

Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift

Lever "Engaged" Lever High Position Position

"Disengaged";"

Low

Position

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

•If stopping islabsolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- tion and engage parking brake.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: "rhe motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

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

•Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor.

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

•Pull freewheel control knob out and hold

in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of contro_ rod.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

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.).

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_,CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual.

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

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom- mendedby 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 tractm.

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