Craftsman 28913 Operation Manual - Page 14

. The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-!/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth, o For bestcutting performance, grass over6" in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills° 1° Select desired height of cut. 2. Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM - 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold. 2. With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position,, 3. Look down and behind before and while backing up, 4. Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) position and slowly release clutch/brake 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" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating) disengage attachment clutch control. _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. _._ !Attachment Lift f//r;_r'_ .')2 ¢/Lever Attachment _-_Y_-,., _ . Clutch Le ver"__L'lhl'-_-_-_.. " d" '_ ) ,`:t" High Position LPoowsition i_°Sl[l°n '_.._V/.." ,:' j Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 o and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual> • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. . If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quick ly to brake position and engage parking brake. ° Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movemenL . To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch!brake pedal. • Make all turns slowly. OPERATING IN REVERSE TO TRANSPORT Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS)° Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off tile engine unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. _WARNING: Backing up with the at- • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. tachment clutch engaged while mowing is NOTE: To protect hood from damage when strongly discouraged, Turning the ROS "ON", transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, to allow reverse operation with the attach- be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor° ment clutch engaged, should only be done Use an appropriate means of tying hood to when the operator decides it is necessary to tractor (rope, cord, etc,). reposition the machine with the attachment engaged° Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary, 14 8- Use un me del nivef p_ el nivel, M_ fteno (FULl nivel. Aprie segura cua FILTRO DE AI Su equipo no filtro de aire es ionamiento o e pre limpiador; ! pel [service pat 100 horas de c seg0n el mom_ necesario. Lo que ocurre, limpiador del s 1, Hale hacia del filtro de en el que g 2, Quite la cu 3. Con much( filtro de air_ 4, Limpie lab evitar que t carburador AVISO: Si el c 5ado, reempl_ 5. Coleque fir pre Iimpiad 6. Alinee las ranuras de cubierta de 7, Enganche empuje hal IMPORTANTE pueden usar sl come el keros_ cartucho, No e presi6n para Ill -.J, Pre fimpiador_ Base I----t