Automatic Transmission - Craftsman 917.20403 Operator's Manual

NOTE: Failure to move throttle from cold
weather starting position (_)) will result in
poor engine performance and spark plug
fouling.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
Before driving the unit in cold weather,
the transmission should be warmed up
as follows:
• Ensurethetractorisonlevelground.
• Release the parking brake and let
the brake slowly return to operating
position.
• Allowone minutefortransmissionto
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.
PURGE TRANSMISSION
,_CAUTION: Never engage or disengage
freewheel lever while the engine is running.
To ensure proper operation and performance,
it is recommended that the transmission be
purged before operating tractor for the first
time. This procedure will remove any trapped
air inside the transmission which may have
developed during shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT: Should your transmission
require removal for service or replacement,
it should be purged after reinstallation before
operating the tractor.
1. Place tractor safely on a level surface -
that is clear of objects and open - with
engine off and parking brake set.
2. Disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in disengaged position
(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section
of manual).
3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move throttle
control to slow position. Disengage park-
ing brake.
_L, CAUTION: At any time, during step 4,
there may be movement of the drive wheels.
4. Depress forward drive pedal to full forward
position and hold forfive (5) seconds and
release pedal. Depress reverse drive
pedal to full reverse position and hold
for five (5) seconds and release pedal.
Repeat this procedure three (3) times.
5. Shutoff engine and set parking brake.
6. Engagetransmissionbyplacingfreewheel
control in engaged position (See "TO
TRANSPORT" in this section of manual).
7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move throttle
control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage
parking brake.
8. Drive tractor forward for approximately
five (5) feet (1,5 m) then backwards for
five (5) feet (1,5 m). Repeat this driving
procedure three times.
Your transmission is now purged and now
ready for normal operation.
SERVICE MINDER/HOUR METER
Service minder shows the total number of
hours the engine has run and indicates when
the engine or mower needs servicing. After
every 50 hours of operation the oil can icon
will stay on for 2 hours. To service engine
and mower, see the Maintenance section
of this manual.
NOTE: The service minder runs when either
the engine is running or the SmartSwitch is
active (unlocked).
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