Craftsman 247.27050 Series Operator's Manual page 20

6. When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down or stop before
turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn is required.
7. Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and overlap
approximately 3".
8. Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a previously cut
strip.
9. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change the direction that
the strips are mowed by approximately 45° for the next and each subsequent
mowing.
Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways. Disengage the PTO and
raise the deck to the highest position before crossing.
NOTE: When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface,
always:
• Place the control levers in the neutral/parking brake engaged
position,
• Shut engine off and remove the key.
• Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn ''browned'' by
hot exhaust from your tractor's running engine.
Deck Lift Lever
To raise or lower the cutting deck, depress the button on the end of the handle and
push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to raise the deck, then place it in
the hole best suited for your application. To place the deck in the transport position,
lift the handle all the way up and hang the top hook on the handle from the upper
spacer on the deck height index bracket. See Figure 21.
Lowest Mowing
Position
NOTE: Make certain the deck is secured and the pin is fully inserted into the
deck height index. The pin is keyed to help keep it in place and fits into the
slotted holes on the deck height index.
NOTE: The deck lift handle must always be above the pin, never hang the deck
lift handle from the pin when mowing.
OPERATION
WARNING
Transport Position/
Highest Mowing
Position
Deck Removal/
Installation Position
Figure 21
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