Operation - Sears CRAFTSMAN 917.288580 Manual Del Operador

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
• Disengage attachment clutch control.
_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, orthe deflector shield
(S) in place.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operatorto travelin the reversedirection
with the attachment clutchengaged willshut
offthe engine unless ignitionkey is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
_WARNING: Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing
is strong[y discouraged. Turning the ROS
"ON", to allow reverse operation with the
attachment clutch engaged, should only
be done when the operator decides it is
necessary to reposition the machine with
the attachment engaged. Do not mow in
reverse unless absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM -
Only use if you are certain no children or
other bystanders willenter the mowing area.
I. Depress brake pedal all the way down.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
3, Look down and behind before and
while backing,
4. Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to
start movement.
5. When use of the ROS is no longer
needed, turn the ignition key clockwise
to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Posilion
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hillswith slopesgreater than 15° and do not
drive across any slope. Use the slopeguide
provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowestspeed before starting
up or down hills.
, Avoid stoppingor changingspeed on hills,
- If stopping is absolutelynecessary, push
brake pedal quicklyto brake position and
engage parking brake.
• To restartmovement, slowlyrelease park-
ing brake and brake pedal
• Slowlydepress appropriate drive pedalto
slowest setting.
° Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling position.
Free wheel control is located at the rear
drawbar of tractor.
• Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
• Pull freewheel controloutand into the slot
and release so it is held inthe disengaged
position,
- Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• Toreengage transmission, reverse above
procedure.
NOTE: Toprotect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on atruck or atrailer,
besure hood is closed and secured to tractor.
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow onlythe attachments that are recom-
mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor.Use
common sense when towing. Too heavy
of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose tractionwith the ground and
cause you to lose controlof your tractor.
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