Craftsman 917.275283 owner manual To Adjust Gaugewheels

The cutting height rangeis approximately 1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heightsare mea- sured from the ground to the bladetip with the engine not running.

These heightsare approximateand may vary dependinguponsoil conditions, heightof grass and types of grass being mowed.

•The averagelawnshouldbe cut to approximately2-1/2 inchesduring the cool seasonand to over 3 inchesduring hot months. For healthierand better lookinglawns,mow often and after moderategrowth.

•For bestcutting performance,grass over 6 inchesin heightshould be mowed twice. Makethe first cut relativelyhigh; the secondto 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.

1.Select desired height of cut.

2.Lower mower with attachment lift con- trol.

3.Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

,_Scengage attachment clutch control. AUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

Attachment Clutch

Attachemnt Lift

TO ADJUST GAUGEWHEELS

Gaugewheels are properly adjusted when theyare slightlyoff the groundwhen moweris at the desiredcutting height in operatingposition.Gaugewheels then keepthe deck in properpositionto help

preventscalpingin most terrainconditions. NOTE:Be sure tractor is on a flat level

surface.

1.Lowermowerandadjust mowerto desiredcutting height.

2.Removeretainerspring and clevis pin whichsecureeach gauge wheel bar.

3.Lowergauge wheels to ground. Raise gaugewheels slightlyto align holes in bracketand gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin.Gauge wheelsshould be slightlyoff the ground.

4.Replaceretainerspring into clevis pin.

5.Be sure all gauge wheels are in the

same setting.

IMPORTANT:Be sure to readjustgauge wheels if you changethe cutting height of the mowerdeck.

Retainer

Spring

Clevis

Pin

Switch Pull Out to Lever High Position "Engage"

Position

Push--In to "Disengage"

Deflector

Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

,JC_WARNING: De 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 start- ing 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. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

returns to neutral (N) position when the brake pedal is depressed.

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

•Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

•Make all turns slowly.

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