Craftsman 917257630 13.0 HP IC Electric Start 42" Mower 6 Speed Transaxle Lawn Tractor

Owner's Manual - Page 11

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OPERATION
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[he 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 recommendawide
vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold_
= Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedalshould
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
wilt hotd vehicle secure,.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
IGNITION
KEY
THROTTLE/CHOKE%
CONTROL LEVER
PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
GEAR-
SHIFT
LEVER
"BRAKE"
POSITION
CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE"POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED"POSITION
FIG, 7
STOPPING (See Fig. 7)
MOWER BLADES -
Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po-
sition_
GROUND DRIVE -
Depress clutch/brake pedat into full "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 allowing 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_
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
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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_ CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
.....................grass catcher, etc.
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 bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
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.
o Move gearshift lever to desired position.
Slowly 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
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 6)
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height.
Grasp lift lever
o Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position
The cutting height range is approximately 1-t/2 to 4". The
heights are measured irom the ground to 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 cutto approximately2-1/2
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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