Cold Weather Starting; Mowing Tips - Craftsman 917.273090 Owner's Manual

, The attachments and ground drive can
now be used If the engine does not
accept the load, restart the engine and
allow it to warm up for one minute
using the choke as described above,
3OLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and
3elow)
7, When engine starts, slowly push
choke control in until the engine
begins to run smoothly, Continue to
push the choke control in small steps
allowing the engine to accept small
changes in speed and toad, until the
choke control is fully in, If the engine
starts to run roughly, pull the choke
control out slightly for a few seconds
and then continue to push the control
in slowly, This may require an engine
warm-up period from several seconds
to several minutes, depending on the
temperature,
, The attachments can be used during
the engine warm-up period and may
require the choke control be pulled out
slightly,
IOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000
eet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)
he carburetor fuel mixture may need to
re adjusted for best engine performance
_ee "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
_ervice and Adjustments section of this
nanual,
_OWING TIPS
,, Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has been cut Have
the cut area to the right of the tractor.
This will result in a more even distribu-
tion of clippings and more uniform
cutting
,, When mowing large areas, start by
turning to the right so that clippings will
discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two
rounds, mow in the opposite direction
making left hand turns until finished
o If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and
possible fire hazard from dried clip-
pings. Make first cut relatively high; the
second to the desired height.
o Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet
grass will plug mower and leave
undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry
before mowing.
° Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper discharge of
material Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the
mower cutting performance as well as
the quality of cut desired,
• When operating attachments, select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain
and give best performance of the
attachment being used
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, Tire chains cannot be used when the
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mower housing is attached to tractor_ ]
Mower should be properly leveled for
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best mewing performance, See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this !_-'_
manual. _i 1
Use the runner on the right side of the _}
mower as a guide. The blade cuts
approximately an inch outside the
runner
The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming
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