Craftsman 247.28933 - Manual (Page 111)

OPERATION
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IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start engine as instructed in the Starting The Engine section.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key switch
module. See Figure 4.
3. 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 4.
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 leaves the seat. Follow the previous instruc­
tions to re-activate.
STARTING THE ENGINE
A warning
Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning.
This system was designed for your safety and protection._________
1. Insert the tractor key into the key switch module.
2. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage) knob.
3. Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
4. Pull the choke control knob outward into the full choke position (a
warm engine may not require choking).
5. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST position.
6 . Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After
the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the NORMAL
MOWING position.
IMPORTANT: 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.
7. After the engine starts, gradually push the choke knob fully inward
as the engine warms up.
NOTE: Do not use the choke control to enrich the fuel mixture, except
as necessary to start and warm up the engine.
IMPORTANT
Do not leave the seat of the tractor witfiout
1. Disengaging PTO knob
2 . Depressing brake pedal
3. Engaging parking brake
If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the
ignition key off and remove the key.
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden
stops while driving the tractor.
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s not mow on slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise
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Keep hands and feet away from the opening of the
Plan your mowing pattern lo avoia aiscnarge or
materials toward roads, sidev\/alks, bystanders and
the like. Also, avoid discharging material against
a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
A warning
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire(s). Thoroughly inspect the machine tor any
damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating.
1. If the blades are engaged, disengage the PTO.
2. Move the throttle control lever to midway between the half and fi
throttle. Then turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF
position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended
starting.
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