Carburetor; Engine - Craftsman 917.255575 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, 10) • If
stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake
Yourtractorisequippedwithanoperatorpresencesensing pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with brake
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will . Move gearshift Iever to 1st gear and be sure you have
shut off the engine allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
• Select desired height of cut movement°
• Engage mower by slowly moving attachment clutch ° Torestartmovement, slowlyreteaseparkingbrakeand
lever to "ENGAGED" position_ clutch/brake pedal
• TO STOP MOWER- Move attachment clutch lever to • Make all turns slowly°
"DISENGAGED" position,
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in place.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED" POSITION ,ENGAGED _
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
HIGH POSITION
tt_
LOW POSITION
, R,H. RUNNER
/
_ DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIG. 10
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and
do not drive across any slope°
" Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills_
° Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills
o If slowing is necessary, move throttle contro! lever to
slower position,
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift control to highest position
• When pushing ortowing yourtractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in NEUTRAL position°
. Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 16)
• The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the
factory already filled with summer weight oil
• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
• Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean, replace 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
• For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (see "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)_
• To change engine oil, seethe Customer Responsibili-
ties section in this manual
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank, Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline_ (Use of leaded gasolinewitl increase carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).
IMPORTANT: WHENOPERATINGINTEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F(0°C), IJSE 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 stor-
age of 30 days or longer, Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information. 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.
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