Stopping The Engine - Craftsman 247.25003 Manual Del Operador

Stopping the Engine

1. Push the PTO switch down into the DISENGAGED position.
2. Move the RH and LH drive control levers outward to the neutral
position.
3. Engage the parking brake
4. Move the throttle control to midway between the SLOW
FAST positions.
5. Turn the ignition key to the STOP
from the ignition switch.
NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent acci-
dental starting or battery discharge if the equipment is left unattended.
PRACTICE OPERATION (INITIAL USE)
Operating a zero-turn riding mower is not like operating a conventional
type riding mower. Because a zero turn riding mower is more maneuver-
able, getting used to operating the control levers takes some practice.
We strongly recommend that you locate a reasonably large, level and
open "practice area" where there are no obstructions, pedestrians, or
animals. You should practice operating the riding mower for a minimum
of 30 minutes.
Carefully move — or have an experienced user move — the riding
mower to the practice area. When performing the practice session,
the PTO should not be engaged. While practicing, operate the riding
mower at approximately 1⁄2 to 3⁄4 throttle and at less than full speed in
both forward and reverse.
Use protective equipment for eyes, hands, hearing, feet, legs, head
and other areas of the body if needed — safety eye glasses, gloves,
earplugs, boots, hats, etc.
WARNING
Hearing Protection is required for all operator exposure exceeding
two (2) hours.
Carefully practice maneuvering the riding mower using the instructions
in the following section "Driving the Riding mower." Practice until you
are confident that you can safely operate the riding mower.
OPERATION
.
position and remove the key
DRIVING THE RIDING MOWER
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
1. Adjust the operator's seat to the most comfortable position that
allows you to operate the controls. See seat adjustment in the
and
Assembly section.
2. Release the parking brake
3. Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the neutral
position. Refer to Figure 14.
NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral position, refer
to Service and Maintenance for instructions to adjust the levers so that
they are even.
4. Move the throttle control lever forward to the FAST
throttle) position.
NOTE: Although the riding mower's engine is designed to run at full
throttle, when performing a practice session the riding mower must be
operated at less than full throttle. This only applies to practice.
Always maintain a firm grip on the control levers. DO NOT release the
control levers to slow or stop the riding mower; move levers to neutral
position using your hands.
5. To drive the riding mower, firmly grasp the respective drive control
levers with your right and left hands and proceed to drive as
described in the following Driving the Tractor Forward section.
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WARNING
.
Control Lever Moved
Inward and in Neutral
Figure 14
WARNING
(full