Craftsman 247.288853 Manual Del Operador página 14

• The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is
moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in Reverse.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the ON
position once engine has fired. See .
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position.
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Off
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with your foot.
2. Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the parking brake
position.
3. Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the parking
brake position and into a desired speed.
OPERATION
On
Start
Figure 8
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in
any of the different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender.
2. Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch and ½-inch above
the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.
To adjust Deck Wheels:
1. Remove the flange lock nut on the shoulder bolt securing the deck wheel.
2. Position the wheel to the desired height as listed above. See .
3. Secure the shoulder bolt with the flange lock nut.
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed
to support the weight of the cutting deck. Refer to Leveling in the Maintenance and
Service section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions earlier in this section.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Activate the choke control by moving the throttle/choke lever all the way up into
the choke position.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts,
release the key. It will return to the ON (or Normal Mowing) position.
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WARNING
Figure 9
WARNING