OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

Your tracto r is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

,Depress clutch/brake pedal into fult "BRAKE" position and hold.

idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

 

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Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

 

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION

CLUTCH SWITCH

KEY

PULL OUT TO

PUSHIN TO

 

"DISENGAGE"

"ENGAGE"

CHOKE

CONTROL

LEVER

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

°Full throttle offers the best mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cotd engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

To engage choke control, pult knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever.

-Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

oMove gearshift and range shift ievers to desired posi- tion.

oStowly release clutch!brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE.

FIG. 7

STOPPING (See Fig. 7)

MOWER BLADES -

o Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE -

Depress clutch/brake pedal into furl "BRAKE" position.

Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control to slow (_) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (,_) position and alIowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire".

=Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

Never use choke to stop engine.

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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 7)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust- ment knob in desired direction.

-Turn knob clockwise (S-_) to raise cutting height.

Turn knob counterclockwise (1_-_) to lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 4-1/4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approxi- mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

,The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth,

. 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.

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Sears 917.25051 manual To Adjust Mower Cutting Height

917.25051 specifications

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