Carburetor; How To Start The Engine - Craftsman 536.270320 - 13.5 HP 30 in. Deck Operator's Manual

OPERATION
CARBURETOR
The factory settings for the carburetor are for most conditions. If the
engine is operated under the following conditions, the carburetor
may require an adjustment. For service, contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. The engine has a loss of power or does not run smooth.
2. A change from summer to winter operation.
3. A 40 degree change in the operation temperature. The carbure-
tor was adjusted at 80 degrees at the factory.
4. The engine is operated above 4,000 feet above sea level.
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
WARNING: The electrical system has two primary
components, an operator presence system and a
Select Reverse T_ system. The operator presence
system determines if the operator is sitting on the
seat. This system will stop the engine when the
operator leaves the seat. The Select Reverse T`_
system gives the operator the ability to temporarily
mow in reverse if he decides such operation is
absolutely necessary and safe operating precautions
are taken. For your protection, always make sure
these systems operate correctly.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless you depress the
clutch/brake pedal or engage the parking brake and move the
attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position.
1. Make sure the spark plug wire is connected to the spark plug.
2. Move the speed contro! lever to the neutral (N) position (see
Figure 16).
3. Make sure the attachment clutch is in the DISENGAGE posi-
tion. If the blade rotation control is not in the DISENGAGE posi-
tion, the engine wi!! not start.
4.
Move the throttle control completely forward to the CHOKE I\1
or FAST position (see Figure 17).
Throttle
Control Lever
Figure 17
Speed Oontrol Lever
Attachment Clutch
Engage Position
Figure 16
Turn the ignition key to the START {,_,_..T) position. Release the
key when the engine starts. The ignition key switch will auto-
matically default to the recommended RUN-MOW position for
normal mowing. See "How To Operate The Ignition Key Switch"
in the Operation Section.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after four or five tries,
move the throttle control to the FAST position. Again try to
start the engine. If the engine will not start, see the
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART.
6. Slowly move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
7. Let a cold engine run for several minutes. Begin work when the
engine is warm. To start a hot engine, move the throttle control
to a position between FAST and SLOW.
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