Craftsman 247.28919 - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATION
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
To set the parking brake; Fully depress the brake pedal. Move the
parking brake lever into the parking brake position. Release the brake
pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake; Depress the brake pedal and the park­
ing brake lever will move out of the parking brake position on its own.
The parking brake will then be released. Release the brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set it the operator leaves the seat
with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL LEVER
CHOKE
FAST
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, the throttle/choke control
lever must always be in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
IGNITION SWITCH MODULE
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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 mowing 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 the “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
(Blade Engage Lever), move shift lever into neutral position, set park­
ing brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The seat adjustment lever is located under the front of the seat. To adjust the
seat, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or
rearward. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor.
AUTO-DRIVE PEDAL
The drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, along the
running board. Depress the drive pedal forward and the tractor will
move in the direction that the shift lever is engaged in. To cause the
tractor to travel forward, while at a complete stop, move the shift lever
into the Forward position. Gradually step on the drive pedal and the
tractor will begin to move forward. To move in Reverse, follow the same
procedure only move the shift lever into the reverse position.
The ground speed is controlled with the drive pedal. The further
forward that the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel.
The pedal will return to its original position when it's not depressed.
Refer to the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions
regarding the drive pedal.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor
unattended.
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.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the left
side of the fender and has three
positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL
and REVERSE. The clutch-brake
pedal must be depressed and the
tractor must not be in motion when
the moving shift lever.
IMPORTANT: Never force the
shift lever. Doing so may result in
serious damage to the tractor’s
transmission.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor,
along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal 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 later in this section of this manual.
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