Operation - Craftsman PRO series Operator's Manual

Cup Holder
Fuel Tank Cap
Fuel Level Window
Now that you have set up your riding mower, it's important to become acquainted
with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 9.
NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the
riding mower when facing forward while seated in the operator's seat.
NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the
tractor when facing forward while seated in the operator's seat.
RH and LH Drive Control Levers
The RH and LH control levers are located on each side of the operator's seat. These
hinged levers pivot outward to open space to permit the operator to either sit in the
tractor seat, or to dismount the tractor. The levers must be fully opened out and in
the neutral position to start the tractor engine. When the levers are fully outward,
the parking brake is also engaged.
Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission. Consequently, these levers
control all of the movements of the tractor. Driving and steering utilizing these
control levers is quite different from conventional tractors, and will take some
practice to master. Refer to Operation for instructions on using the control levers.
LH Control Lever
LH Transmission Bypass Rod

OPERATION

RH Control Lever
Figure 9
Cup Holder
The cup holder is located to the left of the operator's seat on the LH console.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the RH console. When set in a given
position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained.
Push the throttle control handle forward to increase the engine speed. The
tractor is designed to operate with the throttle control in the fast position
(full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is
engaged.
Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease the engine speed.
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Deck Lift Handle
Deck Height Index
Throttle Control
Choke Control
LCD Service Minder & Hour
Meter
PTO Knob
Ignition Switch
Module
RH Transmission Bypass Rod