Craftsman 270 Utility Vehicle User Manual


 
ShiR Lever
This lever islocated on the left
side of the fender and has three
clearly marked positions:
FORWARD (F), REVERSE (R)
and NEUTRAL (N). Followthe
label on the unitto place the shift
lever in the position desired.
IMPORTANT:The brake pedal
must be depressed completely
and the vehicle not inmotion while slidingthe shift lever
to another position. Never force the shift lever to avoid
damage to the transmission.
Parking Brake
The parking brake has to be set
(1) to park the vehicle, or (2) to
leave the engine running when
the operator leaves the seat.
Depress the brake pedal
completely and push the parking
brake lockto activate it. Once the
parking brake islocked, you can
take your foot offthe brake pedal.
To release the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal lightly.
IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when leaving
the vehicle unattended.
Ignition Switch
This switch islocated on the
steering column and is used to
start the engine. Insert key into
slot and turnclockwise to START
position indicated by the label on
the switch. Once the engine has
started, release the key and itwill
return to RUN position. To shut
engine off, move shiftlever to (N),
set the parking brake and turn key tothe OFF position.
Cup Holder
This vehicle offers the convenience ofcarrying your
beverage while working. The cup holder is located on
the fender tothe rightof the seat above the battery,
Blade Control Lever
This lever is located on the left
side ofthe vehicle next to the
steedng wheel. Move the blade
control lever to ON position to
engage power to the cuffing
deck, and move itto OFF to
disengage.
IMPORTANT..The blade control
lever must be in the disengaged
(off) position when (1) startingthe engine, (2) travelling
in reverse, and (3) ifthe operator leaves the seat.
Choke Control
This islocated in frontof the seat
frame. Pull the choke control
outward to activate choke for
starting engine; push itinward once
the engine starts.
Brake Pedal
This pedal islocated on the rightfront side of the unit
and to the left of the drive pedal. It isused for sudden
stops and/or for setting the parkingbrake. The brake
pedal must be fullydepressed to activate the safety
interlockswitch when startingthe vehicle.
Safety Interlock
This unitis equipped witha safety intedock system for
your protection. The safety switches are connected to
the brake pedal, the steering column, the shift lever,
and the seat and will shut off the engine automatically
under certain conditions. These conditions are
descdbed below. Read this section and be aware of the
purpose of this safety mechanism at all times; do not
tamper with its working.
_lb WARNING: To avoid seriousinjury, do notoperate the ridingmower if the safety intedock
system is malfunctioning.
The purpose ofthe safety intedock system is four-fold:
a. to prevent the engine from starting unless the
brake pedal isdepressed;
b. to shut offthe engine ifthe blade control lever is
not disengaged when the shiftlever is put into
reverse;
c. to shut the engine offwhen the operator leaves
the seat without engaging the parking brake;
d. to shut the engine off if an attempt is made to
cut grass without the grass catcher propedy
attached to the unit.
Seat Switch: This switch is located under the seat and
isa safety mechanism. When the parking brake is
disengaged and blade controllever engaged, the
operator must remain seated at all times forthe engine
to run. If he/she leaves the seat without disengaging
blade control lever and turning engine off, this switch
willautomatically shut the engine oft regardless of
whether the parking brake is engaged.
Reverse Switch: This switch is located near the shift
lever and willautomatically shut off the engine if the
blade control lever is moved to (ON) position when the
shift lever is in (R). That is,the vehicle will not move in
reverse direction withthe blade controllever engaged.
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