Craftsman 917271832 21.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR

Owner's Manual - Page 15

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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The positionof the attachment liftlever
determines the cutting height.
Grasp liftlever.
Press plunger with thumb and move
lever to desired position.
The cutting height range is approxi-
mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heightsare
measured from the groundto the blade tip
with the engine not running. 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
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 cuffing 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 propedy 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 CU'I-rlNG
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of
this manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightlyoff the
ground. Install gauge wheel in
appropriate hole with shoulder belt, 3/
8 washer, and 3/8÷16 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
3. Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Gauge Wheel "_
Bracket
3/8-16 Locknut-
3/8
Gauge Wheel
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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.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES °
disengage attachment clutch control
,_CAUTION: Do notoperate the mower
withouteither the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
AttachmentClutch AttachmentLiftLever
Lever "Engaged"_ HighPosition
Position_::
"Disengaged"--/_----_ _'_1 ) /_._ Low
Position ___ ./__,_/"-_ Position
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do
not drive across any slope. A slope guide
at the back ofyour manual is providedfor
your use.
Choose the slowest speed before
starting up or down hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
* If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
If stoppingis absolutely necessary,
push clutch/brake pedal quicklyto
brake position and engage parking
brake.
Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor
to roll slightlyas you restart movement.
To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
Make all turns slowly.
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