How To Use; To Set Parking Brake; To Use Throttle Control; To Move Forward And Backward - Craftsman 917.20380 Operator's Manual

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, I
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eyeI
shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. I
We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn I
over spectacles. J
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING DRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine is
running, any attempt bythe operator to leave
the seat without first setting the parking brake
will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal (B) all the
way down and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold,
release pressure from brake pedal (B),
then release parking brake lever. Pedal
should remain in brake position. Ensure
parking brake will hold tractor secure.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch controlto disengaged position (1"_).
(1"_1) Attachment (1_"1) Attachment
Clutch Control Clutch Control
"Engaged .... Disengaged"
GROUND DRIVE -
* Tostop ground drive, depress brake pedal
all the way down.
Move gearshift lever to neutral position.
ENGINE -
* Move throttle control (D) to fast position.
NOTE: Faiture to move throttle controtto fast
position before stopping may cause engine
to "backfire".
Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
Never use choke to stop engine.
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.
_k CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, 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 effi-
ciency.
Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the gearshift lever (J).
1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal
depressed and gearshift lever in neutral
position.
2. Move gearshift lever to desired position.
3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start
movement.
IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete
stop before shifting or changing gears.
Failure to do so will shorten the useful life
of your transaxle.
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