Drive Control; Add Gasoline; To Start Engine - Craftsman EZ3 917.377540 Owner's Manual

DRIVECONTROL
. Self.-propeiling is controlledbyholding
the operator p resencecontrolbardown
to thehandleandpushingthe drive
controlleverforwarduntilit clicks;then
releasethelever°
° Forward motionwill stopwhenthe
operator presencecontrolbaris
released, T o stop forwardmotion
withoutstoppingengine,releasethe
operator p resencecontrolbarslightly
untilthedrivecontroldisengages.Hold
operator p resencecontrolbardownto
handletocontinuemowingwithoutself-
propelling.
• To keepdrivecontrolengaged when
turningcorners, p ushdownon handle
andliftfrontwheelsoffgroundwhile
turninglawnmower,
Operator presence control bar
\_ \ / ",,. Drive
To engage drive Drive contro!
control
desengaged
BEFORE STAR'lr]NG ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
engine.
,, Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill is clean.
• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to
the full line on the dipstick.
• Use 20 ozs. of oil. Fortype and grade of oil
to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer
Responsibilities section ot this manual.
o Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
,, Check oil level before each use,. Add oil if
needed Fill to full lineon dipstick°
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time,
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. 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 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 storage of 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it
ran 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.
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.
Engine oil cap w/ Gasoline filler cap
TO START ENGINE
• To start a cold engine, push primer five (5)
times before trying to start. Use a firm push.
This step is not usually necessary when
starting an engine which has already run for
a few minutes.
° Hold operator presence control bar down to
the handle and pull starter handle quickty_
Do not allow slarter rope to snap back.
o To stop engine, release operator presence
control bar,
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps, In
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