Craftsman 247.20400 Serie Manual Del Operador página 16

3. Press the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
The indicator light will flash thenn remain ON while activated. See Figure 14.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the riding mower can be driven in
reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no
children are around. After resuming forward motion, press the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE button to turn off the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
a. The tractor is turned off or
b. The operator leaves the seat.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes where you may
operate the riding mower safely.
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of
approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). The riding mower could overturn
and cause serious injury.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then turn slowly uphill and use
extra care while turning. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of
a rollover.
• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while
driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility
of flipping the riding mower over backward.
Mowing
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your
riding mower.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to
ricochet back toward the operator.
• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector
is installed.
• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed growth and
yellows quickly in dry weather.
• Always operate the riding mower with the throttle in the FAST
while mowing.
OPERATION
button (Orange, Triangular Button).
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
• For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the
discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the
direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting.
This will give a better appearance to the lawn.
• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. Your
riding mower is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
Manual Lift Lever
To raise or lower the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the left, then place it in the
notch best suited for your application.
Engaging the PTO
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available)
attachments. To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle to the FAST
2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position.
See Figure 15.
OFF
NOTE: Always operate the riding mower with the throttle lever in the
FAST position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments.
position
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position.
ON
Figure 15