To Start Engine - Craftsman 917.20403 Operator's Manual

TO START ENGINE
NOTE: The default passcode "321 "is preset
at the factory and should be changed prior
to first use. (See "RESETTING IGNITION
SYSTEM PASSCODE" in this section of
the manual.)
SMARTSWITCH WARNING LIGHTS
The SmartSwitch Ignition is programmed
with warning lights to indicate when any part
of the safety system is not being followed.
The engine will not start until all the following
ignition system faults are resolved:
• The park brake symbol (CC) will be lit if
the parking brake has not been engaged
during a start attempt.
• The blade switch symbol (EE) will blink
if the attachment clutch control is not in
the "DISENGAGED" position during a
start attempt.
PRE-START
• Ensure freewheel control is in the trans-
mission engaged position.
• Ensure transmission is in the neutral
position.
• Move attachment clutch control to the
"DISENGAGED" position.
• Sit on seat in operating position, depress
brake pedal and set parking brake.
SMARTSWITCH IGNITION UNLOCK
1. PresstheSmartSwitch Ignition (SSl) but-
ton (F) once (or sit on the seat). Ensure
the indicator is blinking blue.
2. Enter passcode and press the SSl but-
ton. If passcode is not accepted, the
SSI button will blink red. Wait until the
SSl button returns to blinking blue before
attempting to re-enter passcode. Once
accepted, the SSl button will flash green.
3. Ensure that the SmartSwitch Safety
System warning lights are not showing
any faults present. If any warning lights
do indicate faults present, resolve those
faults before continuing with STARTING.
STARTING
The Briggs & Stratton Endurance engine
equipped with your tractor features a Ready-
Start automatic choke system to provide
simplified starting in normal conditions.
Please read the following starting instruc-
tion carefully.
NOTE: For the first time starting after your
tractor has sat for an extended period oftime,
or after running out of gas, the engine may
require an extended start attempt to reprime
the fuel system. For an extended start, press
and hold SSl button for three seconds before
releasing. This will prompt the engine to at-
tempt starting for up to ten seconds (instead
of the normal five seconds), allowing time for
fuel to be pulled into the engine.
NORMAL STARTING (32°F/0°C and above)
1. Move throttle control to fast position
2. Perform procedures outlined in "Smart-
Switch IGNITION UNLOCK" as previ-
ously described.
3. While the SSl button (F) is flashing green,
press and release the SSI button once
more to start the engine.
• Once engine starts, 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.
• Leave throttle control in fast position
(_t_) while mowing.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (32°F/0°C
and below)
1. Move throttle control beyond fast posi-
tion (_) into the cold weather starting
position (I_)).
2. Perform procedures outlined in "Smart-
Switch IGNITION UNLOCK" as previ-
ously described.
3. While the SSI button is flashing green,
press the SSl button once more to start
the engine.
• Once engine starts, movethethrottle
control back to the fast position
(,_) to warm-up. Thetime required
for warm-up will vary from a few
seconds to a minute depending upon
conditions and temperature.
• Leave throttle control in fast position
(,,_) while mowing.
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