Craftsman 917288515 21.0 HP*, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Lawn Tractor

Operator's Manual - Page 13

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REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operatorto travetin the reversedirection
with the attachment clutchengaged willshut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position,
AI_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 wiltenter the mowing area.
t. 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" Posffion
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
_ OPERATE ON HILLS
WARNING: 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.
Choose the slowest speed before starting
up or down hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quicklyto brake position
and engage parking brake.
Move motion control lever to neutra_posi-
tion.
IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does
not return to neutral position whenthe clutch/
brake pedal is depressed,
Torestart 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, En-
sure to disengage transmission by placing
freewheel controlin freewheeling position.
Freewheel control is located at the rear
drawbar of tractor.
1, Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Pullfreewheel controloutand intotheslot
and release so it is held inthe disengaged
position.
* Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
, Tore-engagetransmission, reverse above
procedure.
TRANSMISSION ENGAGED
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on atruck oratrailer,
Ensure hood is closed and secured to tractor.
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom-
mended by and complywith specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use
common sense when towing.Too heavy of
a load,whileon a slope, isdangerous. Tl-'res
can lose tractionwith the ground and cause
you to lose controlof yourtractor.
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