Craftsman 917.275632 manual Operating In Reverse

•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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