Sears CRAFTSMAN Manual Del Operador página 15

How to Engage the Drive System
WARNmNG DO NOT operate blades in reverse.
STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for
children, pets and hazards before and while backing.
1. Fully depress the clutch/brake pedal (Figure 11).
2. Place the transmission shift lever (B, Figure 12) into
the first forward speed notch (C).
3. Smoothly release the clutch/brake pedal to begin
forward motion.
4. During forward motion, the transmission shift lever
may be placed in any desired forward speed without
depressing the clutch/brake pedal.
5. To stop the machine, fully depress the clutch/brake
pedal. Shift to the Neutral (N) position.
NOTE: For best cutting results, use a slower forward
speed with the engine throttle set to FAST.This combi-
nation will allow the mower blade to lift the grass while
cutting smoothly and evenly.
FIGURE 11
Reverse Lockout Mechanism
This riding mower has a Reverse Lockout Mechanism.
This device prevents the mower from being shifted into
reverse while the blade is turning.
1. To shift into reverse, stop the blade by releasing the
blade pedal
2. Fully depress the clutch/brake pedal, then shift into
Reverse.
3. After visually clearing the area behind the machine,
smoothly release the clutch/brake pedal.
WARNmNG DO NOT operate blades in reverse.
STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for
children, pets and hazards before and while backing.
FIGURE 12
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