Drive Control - Craftsman EZ3 917.377562 Owner's Manual

DRIVECONTROL
° Self-propelling i s controlled by holding
theoperatorpresence control b ar down
to thehandleandpushingthe drive
controlleverforwarduntilit clicks;then
releasethe lever_
• Forward motionwill stopwhenthe
operator presence controlbar is
released,To stopforwardmotion
withoutstopping
engine, release the
operator presence control bar slightly
until the drive control disengages. Hold
operator presence control bar down to
handle to continue mowing without self-
propelling.
', To keep drive control engaged when
turning comers, push down on handle
and lift front wheels off ground while
turning lawn mower.
Operator presence control bar
To engage drive Drive control
control desengaged
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
engine,
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill is clean.
° Remove engine oil cap widipstiok and fil! to
the full line on the dipstick.
,, Use 20 ozs, of oil. For type and grade of oil
to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance
sec_Jonof this manual.
° Pour of! slowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed, Fill to ful! line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten
° Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season, You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
ADD GASOUNE
,, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
oc'u_qe. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: When operating in
temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help insure
good cold weather starting°
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
run until the fuet lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season, See
Storage lnstrl._clJonsfor additional infon'nation°
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler
neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled
oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame.
Engine oil cap w/ Gasoline filler cap
dipstick
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TO START ENGINE
, To start a cold engine, push primer five (5)
times before trying to start. Use a firm push.
This step is not usually necessary when
starting an engine which has already run for
a few minutes°
• Hold operator presence control bar down to
the handle and pull starter handle quickly.
Do not allow starter rope to snap back,
• To stop engine, release operator presence
control bar.