Craftsman 247.28933 Manual Del Operador página 13

wArNING
Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is
running. Doing so may cause damage to your engine's starter.
ChoKe CoNTrol
The choke control knob is located on the lower left side of the dash
panel and is activated by pulling outward. Activating the choke control
closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the
engine.
PTo (BlAde eNGAGe) CoN-
Trol KNoB
To engage the electric PTO and provide power to
the cutting deck, pull outward on the PTO control
knob. Push the knob inward to disengage the PTO
and stop the cutting deck.
NOTE: The PTO Control Knob must be in the
disengaged (OFF) position when starting the
engine.
PArKING BrAKe lever
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running; otherwise the
engine will automatically shut off.
1. To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake
pedal and push the bottom of parking brake lever
inward. See the image to the right for parking brake
identification. Hold the lever in while removing your
foot from the brake pedal. Both parking brake lever
and brake pedal will stay depressed.
2. To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly.
The parking brake lever will then return to its original position.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor
unattended.
forwArd CoNTrol PedAl
The forward control pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, at
the front of the right running board. Depress the forward control pedal
to cause the tractor to travel in the forward direction. The forward
ground speed of the tractor is directly affected by the distance the
pedal is depressed. The further the pedal is depressed, the faster the
tractor will travel. The tractor will slow and the pedal will return to its
original position when released.
reverSe CoNTrol PedAl
The reverse control pedal is located in the right front running board
rearward of the forward control pedal. Depress the reverse control
pedal to cause the tractor to travel in reverse. The further the pedal is
depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The tractor will slow and
the pedal will return to its original position when released.
OPERATION
BrAKe PedAl
The brake pedal is located at the front of the left running board and is
used for quick stops, or setting the parking brake. This pedal must be
fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the
tractor.
deCK lIfT lever
The deck lift lever is located in the right fender and is used to change
the cutting height of the mower deck. The cutting heights range from
1-1/2" to 4". Each of the six index notches represent an approximately
1/2" adjustment to the deck height.
1. To use, grasp the lift lever handle and pull slightly upward (rear-
ward) while pivoting the lever inward and out of its index notch.
2. Move the lift lever as necessary to place in the notch best suited
for your application.
After changing the cutting height of the deck, you must check the
position of the deck front gauge wheels. They should be approximately
½-inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface
such as a driveway. Refer to "Service & Maintenance" later in this
manual.
CuP holder
The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat.
SeAT AdjuSTMeNT lever
The seat adjustment lever is on the left side of the seat. Use this lever
to adjust the seat forward or rearward to a comfortable operating
position. See the "Service & Maintenance" section later in this manual
for instructions.
fuel fIll CAP ANd fuel level
wINdow
The fuel fill cap is located in the center of the rear fender. Pivot
the seat forward to fully access the fuel fill cap and fill the fuel
tank.
1. Turn the fill cap approximately 1/4 turn and pull upward to
remove.
2. Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn
1/4 turn clockwise to tighten.
The level of fuel in the fuel tank can be viewed through the fuel
level window in the rear hitch plate.
CArGo NeT
Conveniently located on the tractor's dash panel, the cargo net can be
used to store personal items while operating the lawn tractor.
IvT (INfINITely vArIABle TrANSMISSIoN)
releASe leverS
The IVT transmission release levers are located at the back of the
tractor above the rear hitch plate. When engaged, these levers open
a dump valve in each transmission which allows the tractor to be
manually pushed short distances. See "Moving the Tractor Manually"
later in this section for instructions.
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