Craftsman 917.255520 - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear sarety glasses or eye shields while operating
your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend wide vision safety
mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or
Catalog stores
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “8RAKE" position
and hold
• Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED' position and
release pressurefrom clutch/brake pedal Pedal should
remain In "BRAKE" position Make sure parking brake
will hold vehicle secure
STOPPING (See Fig. 7)
MOWER BLADES ■'
• Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po­
sition
GROUND DRIVE -
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE" position
• Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" position
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control to “SLOW" position
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key
Always remove key when leaving vehicle to prevent
unauthorized use
• Never use choke to stop engine
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
Always operate engine at full throttle
> Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate and the engine cooling air flow
• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower per­
formance
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See
Fig- 6)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position
• Move gearshift lever to desired position
• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height
• Grasp lift lever
- Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4 to 3-3/4"
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running These heights are approxi­
mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed-
• The average lawn should be cut approximately 2-1/2
inches during the coo! season and over 3 inches during
hot months For healthier and better looking lawns,
mow often and after moderate growth
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height
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