Craftsman 917.28914 - Manual (Page 11)

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into
1 the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Aiways wear safety
** glasses or eye shields whiie operating your tractor or performing any
adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine is
runni ng, any attempt by the operator to leave
theseatwithoutfirstsetting the parking brake
will shut off the engine.
1. Depress ciutch/brake pedai (B) all the
way down and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold,
release pressure from ciutch/brake pedal
(B), then release parking brake lever. Ped­
al should remain in brake position. Make
sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
“ To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch clutch lever to disengaged position
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Move motion control lever (J) to neutral
position.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control (D) between half and
full speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control be­
tween half and full speed (fast) position, be­
fore stopping, may cause engine to "backfire".
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*) Attachment ) Disengaged
Clutch Position
Engage Position
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress ciutch/brake
pedal (B) all the way down.
• Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractorto prevent unauthorized use.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in
any position other than "STOP" will cause
the battery to discharge and go dead.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor
is standing idle with the engine running, hot
engine exhaust gases may cause “brown­
ing” of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor
on grass areas.
A c AUTION: Always stop tractor com­
pletely, as described above, and set parking
brake before leaving the operator's position,
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.
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