To Start Engine - Craftsman 917.276782 Operator's Manual

Neveruse engine or carburetorcleaner
productsin the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE
When starting the enginefor the first time
or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will
take extra cranking time to movefuel from
the tank to the engine.
1. Be sure freewheelcontrol is in the
transmissionengaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operatingposition,
depress clutch/brakepedaland set
parkingbrake.
3. Placemotioncontrol leverin neutral
(N) position.
4. Moveattachmentclutch to disengaged
position.
5. Movethrottle controlto chokeposition.
NOTE: Beforestarting, readthe warm
and cold starting proceduresbelow.
6. Insert key into ignitionand turn key
clockwiseto start positionand release
key as soon as enginestarts. Do
not run starter continuouslyfor more
than fifteen secondsper minute.If the
engine doesnot start after several
attempts,movethrottle control to fast
position,wait a few minutesand try
again. If engine still does not start,
movethe throttle control backto the
choke positionand retry.
WARMWEATHERSTARTING(50° F and
above)
7. When enginestarts, movethe throttle
controlto the fast position.
• 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.
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and
below)
7. When engine starts, allow engine
to run with the throttle control in the
choke position until the engine runs
roughly, then move throttle control
to fast position. This may require an
engine warm-up period from several
seconds to several minutes, depending
on the temperature.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
Before driving the unit in cold weather,
the transmission should be warmed up as
follows:
1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.
2. Place the motion control lever in
neutral. Release the parking brake
and let the clutch/brake slowly return
to operating position.
3. Allow one minute for transmission to
warm up. This can be done during
the engine warm up period.
• The attachments can also be used dur-
ing the engine warm-up period after the
transmission has been warmed up.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)
the carburetor fuel mixture may need to
be adjusted for best engine performance.
(See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.)
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