Craftsman 917.27624 owner manual To Start Engine, Automatic Transmission Warm UP

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CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- tion 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 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.

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 the tank to the engine.

1.Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.

2.Sit on seat in operating position,

depress brake pedal and set parking brake.

3.Move attachment clutch to disengaged position.

4.Move throttle control to fast position

5.Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

6.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, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke con- trol out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above)

7.When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

•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 choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below)

7.When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en- gine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending

on the temperature.

NOTE: In extreme cold conditions, if engine will not start you may need to dis- engage the motion drive belt as follows:

1.Be sure parking brake is engaged.

2.Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension handle to relieve belt ten-

sion.

3.Start engine and allow it to warm up for three (3) minutes.

4.Shut-off engine and engage parking brake.

5.Engage drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

1.Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2.Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position.

3.Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

•The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled

out slightly.

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 "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

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Contents Crrftsmiin Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation III. Children ServiceIV. Towing Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Repair Protection Agreements ProductSteering Wheel To Remove Tractor from Carton To Drive Tractor OFF Skid See Operation section for location Install Mower and Drive Belt Connect Rear PinsAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Attach Front PlateCheck Brake System ChecklistCheck Mower Levelness Automatic Models only ROS on Know Your TractorTractor To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorStopping To Move Forward and BackwardTo Stop Mower Blades Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower To Transport To Operate on HillsTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP To Start EngineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionTransport General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE To Sharpen Blade Blade RemovalEngine BatteryTransaxle Cooling BeltsCleaning Clean AIR ScreenEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Level Mower Housing To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Remove MowerMower Drive Belt Installation FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentBoth Front Plate Links Must be Equal in Length To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Check and Adjust Brake To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel Align MentTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT To Remove Wheel for RepairsReplacing Battery To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke ControlPreliminary Setting Final SettingOther Engine OILCylinders Start Troubleshooting ChartCorrection Problem CauseROS Not rotate Problem Cause CorrectionTractor --MODEL Number SchematicTractor --MODEL Number Electrical KEY Part Description ElectricalTractor --MODEL Number Chassis and Enclosures 148 164655 Extrusion Bumpers 179716X428 Tractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive LH VGT Steering KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Engine Spark Arrester KIT J KEY Part Tractor --MODEL Number Seat AssemblyKEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionDecals Wheels and TiresLift Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor --MODEL Number TRANSAXLE--MODEL Number Bushing .50X .60X Ylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj Description HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERCrankcase KEY Part NO. no KEY Part NO. noIGNITION/ELECTRICALJ Blower Housing and Baffles AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Blower Housing KEY Part NO. noIGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY Part Description Notillustrated 24-096-85-SStarting System J Engine Controls J OIL PAN / Lubrication OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part Description DescriptionStarting System Crankshaft Exhaust J Fuel SystemjCrankshaft KEY Part Description Fuel SystemPage Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

917.27624 specifications

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