Craftsman 917.20380 Manual Del Usuario página 12

TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT
The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A)
de ter mines the cut ting height.
A
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting
height slot.
The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1
to 4" (25,4 to 101,6 mm). The heights are
measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running. These heights
are approximate and may vary depending
upon soil conditions, height of grass and
types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to approxi-
mately 2-1/2" (63,5 mm) during the cool
season and to over 3" (76,2 mm) during
hot months. For healthier and better look-
ing lawns, mow often and after moderate
growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over
6" (152,4 mm) in height should be mowed
twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the
second to de sired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when
they are slight ly off the ground when mower
is at the desired cutting height in operating
position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper position to help prevent scalping
in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on
a flat level surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO AD JUST MOWER CUT TING
HEIGHT" in this sec tion of manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut po si-
tion, gauge wheels should be assembled
so they are slightly off the ground. In stall
gauge wheel in ap pro pri ate hole. Tighten
se cure ly.
3/4"
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch.
by the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine. You must
remain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or
cutting off when operating your equipment
on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut with attach-
2. Start mower blades by engaging at tach-
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol.
without either the en tire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
in place.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
hills with slopes great er than 15° and do
not drive across any slope. Use the slope
guide provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowest speed before starting
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Ensure
• To restart movement, slowly re lease park-
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest.
2. When pushing or towing your tractor, be
9/16" • Do not push or tow tractor at more than
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer,
be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor.
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
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ment lift lever.
ment clutch control.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
WARNING: Do not drive up or down
up or down hills.
clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-
tion and engage parking brake.
you have allowed room for trac tor to roll
slightly as you restart movement.
ing brake and clutch/brake ped al.
sure gearshift lever is in neutral position.
five (5) mph (8 km/h).
Any attempt