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REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

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

&WARNING: Backing up with the at-

tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged° Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attach- ment clutch engaged, should only 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

Only use ifyou are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area.

1.Move motion control lever to neutral position,

2.With engine running, turn ignition key

counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi_ tion.

3.Look down and behind before and while backing.

4.Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start movement,

5.When use ofthe ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position,

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

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_WARNtNG: 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,

• Choosethestowestspeed before starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

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

•Move motion control lever to neutral posi- tion,

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral position when the clutch/ brake pedal is depressed.

. To restart movement, slowly release park- ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.

,Slowly move motion control lever to slow-

est 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.

1.Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

2.Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged

position,

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

•To re-engage transmission, reverse above procedure.

TRANSMISSION ENGAGED

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED

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.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by 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 tractor.

917.28914 specifications

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Craftsman 917.28914 owner manual Ments

Models: 917.28914