Craftsman 917.272281 owner manual To USE Cruise Control, To Adjust Gauge Wheels, To Operate Mower

TO USE CRUISE CONTROL

The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only.

1.With forward ddve pedal depressed to desired speed, move cruise control lever forward to =SET" position and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release the cruise control lever.

To disengage the cruise control, pull the lever backward to =OFF" position, or fully depress the brake pedal.

TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I'rlNG HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cuffing height.

•Grasp lift lever.

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

The cuffing height range is approxi- mately 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 dudng 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

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

4.Replace retainer spdng into clevis pin.

5.Be sure all gauge wheels are in the

same setting.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge

wheels if you change the cuffing height of the mower deck.

Retainer

Spring

Clevis Pin

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.

1.Select desired height of cut.

2.Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.	Attachment
Attachment Clutch	Lift Lever High
Switch =Engaged"	Pos'dion
Position	/
	,:!Z,,.....Low
	H	Position

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

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((_Deflector

NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface.

1.Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height(See 'qO

ADJUST MOWER CU'I-FING HEIGHT" in this section of manual).

2.Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar.

3.Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

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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.

•Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

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