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 wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

1.Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this section of manual).

2.With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in ap- propriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

3.Repeat for opposite side, installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Attachment

Attachment Lift

Clutch Switch

Lever High Position

"Engaged"

 

Position

 

Low

Position

"Disengag Position

Shield

OPERATING IN REVERSE

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.

_IiWARNING: Backing up with the at- tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only

Gauge

Wheel

Mountinc

Bracket "-4..

3/8-16 Locknut

Gauge Wheel

Shoulder Bolt

be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in

reverse unless absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -

1. Depress clutch/brake

pedal all

the way

down and hold.

 

 

 

2. With engine running, turn ignition key

counterclockwise

to

ROS "ON"

posi-

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. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1.Select desired height of cut.

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

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

_ICAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

 

tion.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Look

down

and

behind

before

backing

 

up.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Move

gear

shift

lever to

reverse

(R) po-

 

sition and slowly release clutch/brake

 

pedal

to start movement.

 

 

5.

When

use of the ROS is no longer

 

needed, turn the ignition key clockwise

 

to engine

"ON"

position.

 

 

ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating)

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Craftsman 917.275632 manual Operating in Reverse, Using the Reverse Operation System, ROS on, To Operate Mower

917.275632 specifications

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