Sears CRAFTSMAN ZTS 7500 Manual Del Operador página 13

EMERGENCY STOPPING PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND
In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped
by simply turning the ignition switch to STOE Use this
method only in emergency situations. For normal engine
shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE
RIDER AND ENGINE.
STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE
1. Return the ground speed control levers to
START/PARK positions to stop rider movement and
engage the parking brake.
2. Turn off the mower blades by pushing the mower
blade switch down to the OFF position.
3. Move the engine speed control to SLOW position and
turn the ignition switch to OFE Remove the key.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. While sitting in the seat, make sure the mower blade
switch is OFF and the ground speed control levers
are locked in START/PARK positions.
2. Move the engine speed control fully forward to FAST.
Set the choke control to CLOSED (pull knob UP).
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. In this
case, set the choke control to OPEN (push knob down).
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START to crank the engine.
4. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return
to the RUN position. Gradually push the choke knob
down to OPEN position. Warm the engine by running
it for at least a minute before turning on the mower
blades, or driving the unit.
ALWAYS operate the unit with the engine speed
control set to FAST when mowing or driving.
NEVER engage the mower blades with the engine
speed set to SLOW.
NOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions while parked
on a slope.
1. Turn the mower blades OFF, push the ground speed
control levers out to their START/PARK positions, turn
the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
2. Locate the transmission release levers (C, Figure 3)
at the rear of the unit.
3. Pull both levers back and down to release the
transmissions (position B, Figure 3).
4. Pull the ground speed control levers in to their DRIVE
positions.
The rider can now be pushed by hand.
5. After moving the rider, set the ground speed control
levers to START/PARK and push both transmission
release levers forward to re-engage the transmissions
(position A, Figure 3).
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DO NOTTOW RIDER
Towing the unit will cause transmission
damage. Do not use another vehicle to push
or pull this unit.
MOWING
1. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
2. Set the mower cutting height to the desired setting
using the mower cutting height switch.
3. Set the engine speed control to FAST.
4. Turn the mower blades ON (pull switch up).
5. Move the ground speed control levers in from
START/PARK positions to drive positions (levers in
across the operator's lap).
7. Begin mowing. See DRIVING PRACTICE.
8. When finished, turn the mower blades OFF (push
switch down).
9. Stop the rider and engine (see STOPPING THE
RIDER AND ENGINE).
Figure 3. Transmission Release Levers
A. Drive Position
B. Push Position
C.Transmission Release Levers
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