Running - Craftsman 917.204130 Operator's Manual

8, Press i nandturn theignition k ey tothestart p osition, 3, Push t herelease b utton o nthecutting height lever a nd
move lever t othepin, r elease t hebutton,
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Donotrunthestarter for
more than 5 seconds each time. I fthe
engine does not
start, wait approximately 10 seconds before retrying.
9, When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition
key back to the run position, Gradually push the choke
control in when the engine has started,
10, Set the engine speed with the throttle, Allow the engine to
run at a moderate speed, approximately mid throttle, for a
short time before use,
1I, USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING (no choke),
Running
1, Release the park brake by pushing the top release button
in and moving the lever downward.
NOTE: The mower is equipped with an operator presence
system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the park
brake will shut off the engine.
4, Move throttle control to full throttle,
5, Engage the mower deck by pulling up the blade switch,
_ WARNING! Make sure that no one is near mower
when engaging blade switch.
Make sure the work area is free from objects that could be
thrown by the rotating blades.
_,, WARNING! Do not drive up or down hills with slopes
greater than 10 degrees. Do not drive across slopes.
2, Move the steering controls inwards, out of the neutral
position (N),