Craftsman 247.28905 - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATION
PARKING BRAKE
To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal. Move the
parking brake lever into the ON position. Release the brake pedal to
allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal and move the
parking brake lever out of the ON position and into the OFF position.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set it the operator leaves the seat
with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.
AMMETER
The ammeter measures the electrical output of the engine's charging
system. Under normal operating conditions, with engine at full throttle,
the ammeter should indicate positive charge.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL LEVER
CHOKE
FAST
SLOW U
The throttle/choke control lever is
located on the right side of the trac­
tor’s dash panel. This lever controls
the speed of the engine and, when
pushed all the way forward, the
choke control also. When set in
a given position, the throttle will
maintain a uniform engine speed.
IMPORTANT: When operating
the tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, be certain that the throttle
lever is always in the FAST (rabbit)
position.
IGNITION SWITCH MODULE
The key switch module is used to start and stop the engine. It is also
used to activate the Reverse Caution Mode (blades operate while
riding in reverse). Insert key into the key switch module and turn
clockwise to the START position. ^.........................................................^
Release the key into the normal mow­
ing position once engine has started.
The headlights will be activated in the
Normal (and Reverse Caution) modes.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition
key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the
tractor, refer to both “Safety Interlock
System” and “Starting The Engine”
later in this section of this manual
for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and
operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
AWARNING
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.
DECK LIFT LEVER
Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is
used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move
the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for
your application.
PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) LEVER
Found on the tractor's right fender, the PTO (blade engage)
lever is used to engage power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments. To operate, move the
lever all the way forward. Moving the lever all the way
rearward into the PTO OFF position disengages power to
the cutting deck/ attachment.
NOTE: The PTO (blade engage) lever must be in the
disengaged (PTO OFF) position when starting the engine.
CUP HOLDER
The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the left
of the seat.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER __________
The speed control lever, located on the left
fender, allows you to regulate the travel
direction and ground speed of the lawn
tractor. To use, release the parking brake
and move the speed control lever forward
(to travel forward) or rearward (to travel in
reverse). The further forward or rearward
that the lever is moved, the faster the
tractor will travel.
Place the speed control lever in the Cutting
Speed, or slower, position when mowing.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to change
the direction of travel when the tractor is
in motion. Serious damage to the tractor's
transmission could result. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop
before moving the speed control lever from forward to reverse or vice
versa.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor
unattended.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
To adjust the seat forward or backward on units equipped with a quick-
adjust seat, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the
seat to the desired position. Once a comfortable position is found, release
the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to the Assembly
of this manual tor more detailed instructions on the seat adjustments.
BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along
the running board. Depress the brake pedal part of the way down to
slow the tractor's ground speed. Depress the pedal all the way down to
engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to
Safety Interlock Switches in the Operation Section of this manual.
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