Sears 917.25545 OPERATmON, How To Use Your Tractor, TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig, completely

OPERATmON

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

G_SSE_ in severe eye damage. Always wear safety _llasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and while moving. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)

oDepress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold

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 vehicle secure.

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

MOWER BLADES -

°Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po- sition_

GROUND DRIVE -

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position ° Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" position_

ENGINE -

Move throttle control to "SLOW"position

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire"

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and rernove key.

Always remove key when leaving vehicle to prevent unauthorized use.

•Never use choke to stop engine

NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gasses may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping unit on grass araas_

I	_	CAUTION: Always stop unit		completely,
	_k	as described	above, before	leaving the
		operator's position; to empty grass
		catcher, etc.		I
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TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

Always operate engine at full throttle

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

•Full throttle offers the best bagging mower perfor- mance_

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 9)

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

. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position_

. Move gearshift lever to desired position_

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movemenL

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

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED"

THRO!"rLE/CHOKEPOSITION

CONTROL

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

"ENGAGED'POSITION

"BRAKE"

POSITION

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENTKNOB

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION

FIG. 9

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 9)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad- justrnent knob in desired direction_

=Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height

=Turn knob counterclockwise to lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 3-3/4'L 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.

oThe 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 heighL

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