Craftsman 917.28852 Manual De Instrucciones página 17

TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when p erforming
any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
tf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to
stop at highest speed in highest gear on a
level, dr:/concrete or paved surface, then
brake must be serviced. (See "TO CHECK
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See the sides of tires for proper PSI).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may cause
tire damage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may
be purchased from your local parts dealer.
Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Ensure operator presence and reverse
operation systems are working properly. If
your tractor does not 1unction as described,
repair the problem immediately.
°
The engine should not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed, and the
attachment clutch control is in the disen-
gaged position.
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
SYSTEM
• When the engine is running, any attempt
by the Operatorto leave the seat without
first setting the parking brake should shut
off the engine.
• When the engine is running and the at-
tachment clutch is engaged, any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat should
• The attachment clutch should never oper-
ate unless the operator is in the seat.
ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS)
SYSTEM
° Whenthe engine is running with the ignition
switch in the engine "ON" position and the
attachment clutch engaged, any attempt
by the operator to drive in reverse should
shut off the engine.
° When the engine is r, u nn!ngwiththe ignition
switch in the ROS ON position and the
attachment clutch engaged, any attempt
by the operator to drive in reverse should
NOT shut off the engine.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be sharp.
Replace worn, bent or damaged blades.
&CAUTION: Use onlya replacement blade
approved bythe manufacturer of your tractor.
Using a blade not approved by the manu-
facturer of your tractor Is hazardous, could
damage your tractor andvoid your warranty.
BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raise mower to highest position to allow
access to blades.
NOTE; Protect your hands with gloves and/
or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise.
3. Install new blade with stamped "GRASS
SIDE" facing the ground.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star on
mandrel assembly.
4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque/62-75 Nm).
IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat
treated.
Center Hole-
(_i'Blade Bolt
(Special)
17