Sears Craftsman EZ3 917.259581 Manual Del Propietário página 13

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The operatiorl of any tractor can result in foreign obieets thrown im'°_to the eyes_ which ea_ss
resutt in severe eye damage° AJways wear safety g_asses or eye shields while operating }_eu_Y
tractor or performing any adiustments or repaks_ We recommend a wide risker1 safety mask
over the spectacles or standard safety g]asseso
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 8}
Your tractor is equipped with an operator' presence sensing
switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
_perator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
, Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold.
Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
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remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hoJd tractor secure.
A_ACHMENT CLUTCH
THBOTTL_ LEVER "ENGAGED"
CHOKE POSIT_ON
C(
CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL
"DRIVE'POSIT_ON
"DmSENGAGED _*
POSKmON
"HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 8
STOPPING (See Fig. 8}
MOWER BLADES -
o Move attachment clutch tever to "DISENGAGED" po-
sition
GROUND DR_VE -_
o Depress dutch/brake pedal into f@I"BRAKE" position.
Move gearshift bver to neutr@ (N) position.
ENGINE o
o Move throttle control to slow position_
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and
allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine
to "backfire".
o Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
o Never use choke to stop engine
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idb with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor' come
p_etety_as described above_ before teared
ing the operator;s position_ to empty
grass catcher0 et¢o
TO USE THRO_LE CONTROL (See FiG 8}
A_ways operate engine at fur throttle.
o Operating engine at tess than futl throttle reduces the
batte@ charging rate.
o F@ithrottie offers the best bagging and mower pealer ....
mance,
TO N_OVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig, 8}
The direction and speed of moveme@ is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
o Start tractor with dutch/brake pedat depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) _' ,' o,._
o Move gearshift lever to desired position.
° Slowly release clutch/brake pedat to sta_ movement.
_t_PORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SH_FTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
TO ADJUST
_OWER
CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
o Turn knob clockwise (f_-_) to raise cutting height.
o Turn knob counterclockwise (_y)to tower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4L 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 af grass being mowed
o The average _awnshould be cut to appraximate_y 2d/2
nches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months For he@thief and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
o For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
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