Craftsman 247.28905 - 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.
Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key switch
module. See Figure 8.
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 8.
Reverse
Push
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
Stop
position
Button
Normal
Driving
Mode
Start
position
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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 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 brake pedal and hold it down with your foot.
2. Move the parking brake lever all the way down and into the
parking brake (ON) position.
3. Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the parking brake lever out of
the parking brake (ON) position and into the OFF position.
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.
2. Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between %-inch and
y 2 -inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat
surface such as a driveway.
a. Adjust the deck wheels by removing the flange lock nut and
shoulder bolt that secures each wheel and moving it into one
of the holes that allows the wheels to be between %-inch and
y 2 -inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth,
flat surface such as a driveway. See Fig. 9
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Figure 9
A warning
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and
are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. Refer to
Leveling in the Service and Maintenance section of this manual for
more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.
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