To Start Engine - Craftsman 917.271631 Owner's Manual

ADD GASOLINE
o Fill fuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane.. (Use of leaded gasoline
will increase carbon and lead oxide
deposits and reduce valve life). Do not
mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness,
IMPORTANT: When operating in
temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to tlelp
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 fuet system should be
emptied before storage 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 Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur..
r_. CAUTION: Fi!l to bottom of gas tank
iller neck° Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame°
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or if
the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra
cranking time to move fuel from tile tank to
the engine.
1. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set
parking brake_
2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)
position.
3o Move attachment clutch to "DISEN_
GAGED" position.
4. Move throttle control to choke position.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and
cold starting procedures below_
5. Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to "START" position and
release key as soon as engine starts°
Do not run starter continuously for
more than fifteen seconds per minute.
If the engine does not start after
several attempts, move throttle control
to fast position, wait a few minutes
and try again. If engine still does not
start, move the throttle control back to
the choke position and retry°
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and
above)
6. When engine starts, move the throttle
control to 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 choice as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50" F and
below)
6, When engine starts, allow engine to
run with the throttle control in the
choke position until tile engine runs
roughly, then move throttle control to
fast position. This may require an
engine warm-up period from several
seconds to several minutes, depend-
ing on the temperature.
,, The attachments can also be used
during the engine warm-up period,
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
'%0 ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual
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