Craftsman 247.28911 - Manual (Page 15)

OPERATION
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REVERSE CAUTION MODE
A warning
Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while
backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately it someone enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module
allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO)
engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
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Start engine as instructed under the heading Starting The Engine
later in this section.
Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key switch
module. See Figure 7.
Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. The red
indicator light at the top, left corner of the key switch module will
be ON while activated. See Figure 7.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in
reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to make
sure no children are around.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the NORMAL
MOWING position.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated
until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING position
or STOP position.
b. The operator engages the parking brake by fully depressing
the clutch-brake pedal and holding it down while moving the
speed control lever into the PARK BRAKE position.
ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the clutch-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 clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake to
engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control lever
out of the parking brake position and into a desired speed.
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck
lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the
right side of the fender.
A warning
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
STARTING THE ENGINE
A warning
Do not operate the tractor it 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.
A CAUTION
DO NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten
seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s
electric starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and place the
throttle control in the FAST position.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor.
Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the engine to run
poorly.
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