Craftsman 917.253724 - Manual (Page 7)

mRMiNS UP THE EMSINE
Move Throttle Control to "SLOW” position. Push Choke in
as engine warms up. NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP
FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE OPERATING,
When restarting a w a rm engine, move Throttle Control mid­
way between ’%LOW" and "FAST" position. Choke may not
have to be used.
m M c r m o P t B A T i o ^
1 With engine running and warm, place Throttle Control mid­
way between "SLOW" and "FAST” position.
2. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal down firmiy to disengage Parking
Brake and hoid Clutch-Brake Pedal in Brake position ¡Fig,
9),
3. Move Gear Shift Control Lever to desired gear ¡Fig, 10)
4.
Release Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start forward
or rearward movement
5. Move Varidrive Control Lever to desired speed ¡Fig. II)
If ground travel is too slow advance Throttle Lever.
NOTE; ALWAYS SELECT A GROUND TRAVEL SPEED
THAT WILL SUIT THE TERRAIN AND THE ATTACH­
MENT BEING USED.
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DO NOT OPERATE VARIDRIVE CON­
TROL UNLESS ENGINE IS RUNNING.
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO VARIDRIVE
SYSTEM.
BRING TRACTOR TO COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS.
NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET
IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACH­
MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART
WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED
attachment is RUNNING.
DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH­
OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS CAT­
CHER, ON MOWERS SO EQUIPPED, OR
THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN PLACE.
NOTE: ALWAYS OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL ENGINE
RPM WHEN MOWING TO ASSURE BETTER MOWING PER­
FORMANCE,
LONG ENGINE LIFE AND PROPER DIS­
CHARGE OF CUT MATERIAL,
^imCHMEWT LIFT ADJUSTMEWT
Due to different weights of Attachments, the Attachment
Lift Spring may require adjustment. The Adjustment Bolt
is located on rear of tractor top left side (Fig. 12).
1, Holding Spring Bushing with Wrench, loosen Jam Nut-
2 Turn Adjustment Bolt clockwise (O) to extend Spring and
reduce lift effort (for heavier Attachments).
3, Turn Adjustment Bolt counterclockwise ! ) (for lighter
Attachments).
4, Rettghtan Jam Nut against Spring Bushing.
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DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM
SPRING EXTENSION WHEN USING
LIGHT ATTACHMENTS, SUCH AS
MOWER.
ADJUST LIFT SPRING TO AID IN LIFT­
ING ATTACHMENT, DON'T OVER
POWER SPRING.
ST0PPIW© YOUP ТЯЙСТ0Р
1, Push Clutch-Brake Pedal completely into "BRAKE" posi-
2. МоУе Shift Control Lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
3 Place Parking Brake in "ENGAGED" position.
A CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL SHOULD RE­
MAIN COMPLETELY DEPRESSED WHEN
FOOT PRESSURE IS RELEASED.
4 Place Attachment Clutch Lever In "DISENGAGED" posi­
tion and lower attachment to the ground,
5. Move Throttle Control to "SLOW^ position.
6. Move Varidrive Control Lever to "SLOW" position.
7 . Turn Ignition Key to "OFF" position.
REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC­
TOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED
USE.
MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL
HOLD TRACTOR SECURE.
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TOWING IS NOT
damage can result.
RECOMMENDED. Interna! transaxle
TiACTOR OPER^TIOW OM HILLS
1 Choose one o f the lowest gears BEFORE starting up or
down hills.
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DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS
WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 1B°,
AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY
SLOPE.
2. AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS.
a, If slowing is necessary, move Varidrive Control Lever
to slower position.
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LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP­
PING
AND STARTING TO ALLOW
SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDAL MOVES
THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION.
b,
c.
if stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake
Pedal quickly to brake position and lock Parking Brake.
To restart your tractor, make sure tractor Is iri 1st
gear and that you have allowed room to roll slightly
downhill,
Unlock Parking Brake and release Clutch-
Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward move­
ment, then move Varidrive Control Lever to desired
speed,
eke all turns gradually
tion.