Starting The Engine - Craftsman 917.28033 Operator's Manual

TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling position°
Freewheel control is located atthe of tractor,
1. Raiseattachmentlifttoitshighestposition.
2. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot
and release so it is held in the disengaged
position.
, Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
, To re-engage transmission, reverse
above procedure,
TRANSMISSION ENGAGED
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer,
be sure hood is closed and secured to tractoro
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc..)
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom-
mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use
common sense when towing Too heavy of
a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires
can lose traction with the ground and cause
you to lose control of your tractor.
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped,
from the factory, already filled with summer
weight oil.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground°
2o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe
clean, reinsertthe dipstick and screw cap
tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and
read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
"FULL'.' mark on dipstick is reached° Do
not overfill, t
• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the oil
viscosity chart in the Maintenance section
of this manual),
• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance
section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not
overfill. Use flesh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
(Use of leaded gasoline will increase car-
bon and lead oxide deposits and reduce
valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline, Pur-
chase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to ensure fuel freshness,
_,CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel,
Do,not store, spill or use gasoline near an
open flame. :
IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-
tures below 32°F (0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help ensure good
cold weather starting.
CAUTION: 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
• fue! lines and carburetorare empty. Use fresh
fuel next season° See Storage Instructions
....... for additional information. Never use engine
or' carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur°
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