Craftsman 917.28955 Manual Del Operador página 16

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the gearshift lever (J),
1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal
depressed and gearshift lever in neutral
position.
2. Move gearshift leverto desired position.
3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedalto start
movement.
IMPORTANT; Bringtractorto acomplete stop
before shifting or changing gears. Failure to do
so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle,
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height.
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting
height slot.
• Slide pointer tab (3") to desired cutting
height as a reminder for next time you
mow.
The cutting height range is approximately
1 to 4". The heights are measured from the
ground to the blade tip with the engine not
running. These heights are approximate
and may vary depending upon soil condi-
tions, height of grass and types of grass
being mowed.
o The average lawn should be cut to ap-
proximately 2-1/2" during the cool sea-
son and to over 3" during hot months.
For healthier and better looking lawns,
mow often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over
6" in height should be mowed twice. Make
the first cut relatively high; the second to
desired height.
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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when
they are slightly offthe ground when mower
is at the desired cutting height in operating
position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper position to help prevent scalping
in most terrain conditions.
NOTE; Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on
a flat level surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See '_FO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in this section of manual).
2, With mower in desired height of cut posi-
tion, gauge wheels should be assembled
so they are slightly off the ground. Install
gauge wheel in appropriate hole. Tighten
securely.
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
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TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch_ Any attempt by
the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine. You must
remain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or
cutting off when operating your equipment
on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut with attach-
ment lift lever.
2. Start mower blades by engaging attach-
ment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
engage attachment clutch controt.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
(S) in place.