Craftsman 247.889981 Operator's Manual page 10

Deck Height
Lever ===='_
Fuel Tank Ca
ignition Switch
Systems indicator Monitor
Drive Control
Gear Shift Lever
Figure7
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oil
Dipstick
Air
-- Cleaner
Handle
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Figure8
ENGINE CONTROLS
Referto Figure8 for locationsof the enginecontrols.
Oil Drain Valve
Usetheoil drain valveto drain oil from the engine.Referto the
Maintenancesectionfor instructions.
Air Cleaner Handle
Theair cleanerhandleis usedto gain accessto the air cleaner.The air
cleanercartridgecan be removed and cleanedor replaced.Referto
the Maintenance sectionfor details.
Spark Plug
Referto the Maintenance sectionfor instructions on spark plug
replacement.
Oil Cap/Dipstick
Referto the Maintenance sectionfor instructions on checkingthe oil.
MOWER CONTROLS
Referto Figure7 for locationsof the mowercontrols.
Throttle/Choke Control
NOTE:Whenoperatingthe mowerwith the
cuttingdeck engaged,be certain that the
throttle/chokecontrolis in the fast position.
THE throttle/chokecontrolis usedto adjust
engine speeds,to activatethe enginechoke
and to stopthe engine.Alwaysrun engine
with the throttle/ chokecontrol leverinthe
fast positionfor best mowerperformance.
CHOKE:Use whenstartinga cold engine.
FAST:Useduring moweroperation.
SLOW: Usewhenidling engine.
STOP:Stopsthe engine.
REFERto StartingThe Enginein the
Operationsectionof this manualfor detailed
startinginstructions.
Choke==_
Fast
Slow ==_
Stop
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