Craftsman 917.28948 owner manual To Move Forward and Backward, To Adjust Mower Cutting Height

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals.

1. Start tractor and release parking brake,

2. Slowlydepressforward(K) orreverse(L) drive pedal to begin movemenL Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed,

TO USE CRUISE CONTROL

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

SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces_ Other conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to disengage° Do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning,

,With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed, pult cruise control lever

(J)up and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release the lever.

To disengage the cruise control, depress the brake pedal, tap on forward drive pedal or push the cruise control lever down.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height,

•Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot,

•Slide pointer tab (T) to desired cutting height as a reminder for next time you mow°

The cutting height range is approximately 1" to 4"° The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tipwith the engine not run- ning. 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 ap- proximately 2-1t2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth,

•For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height shoutd 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 posi- tion, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly offthe ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole, Tighten securely.

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

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch, Any atte rapt 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 offwhen operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1o Select desired height of cut with attach- ment lift lever.

2.Start mower blades by engaging attach- ment clutch control.

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