Craftsman YT 4500, 917.28990 manual To Start Engine, Before Starting the Engine, ADD Gasoline

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SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder wilt flash for two hours.

To service engine and mower, see the

Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE: Service reminder runs when the igni- tion key is in any position but "STOP". For accurate reading, be sure key remains in the "STOP" position when engine is not running.

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.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

1.Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

2.Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip- stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If

necessary, add oil until "FULL'mark

on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not

overfill. Usefresh, clean, regutarunleaded 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. _,CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

iMPORTANT: When operating in temper- atures betow32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.

CAUTION: 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 run until the fuel lines

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.Pullchokecontrotoutforacotd enginestart 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, putt the choke control 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)

8.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

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Contents Craftsman Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Noffman Estates, IL Craftsman Limited Warranty TWO Years on TractorDays on Battery General Operation IV. Towing Service Safe Handling of GasolineGeneralservice For prices and additional information call PRODUCTSPECIFiCATiONSSears Installation Service Keys MowerCheck Battery Tools Required for AssemblyAdjust Seat To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonAttach Mower Side Suspen First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S10Turnsteeringwheeltopositionwheels Straightforward Check Tire Pressure ChecklistCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCruisecontrol @@@@@Service Reminder / Hour ME= Attachment Clutch SwitchKnow Your Tractor TractorTo USE Throttle Control D To SET Parking BrakeStopping To Adjust Mower Cutting Height System CharacteristicsTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To USE Cruise ControlTo Operate on Hills Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Transport Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsADD Gasoline To Start EngineBefore Starting the Engine Mowing TiPS Purge TRANSMiSSiONChart Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEOperator Presence System TiresTransaxle Pump Fluid To Service CartridgeBelts To Change Engine OILIN=LINE Fuel Filter Clean AIR ScreenMuffler Deck Washout Port To Remove Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Install MowerPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level MowerBelt Installation Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt Removal To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Check BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT Tery To Attach Jumper CablesSembly Replacing BatteryEngine OiL Fuel SystemCylinders OtherCause Correction ProblemStart Hard toWhen Operator Loss of powerWill ExcessiveCutting Poor cut unevenMower blades will DischargeROS OFFSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation DOS Anos Para Tractores Pendientes FuncionamientoOperacjones DE Servicjo Generales IV. RemolqueServioio MANIPULACI6N Segura DE LA Gasoljna @@@@@ Responsabimdades DEL Cmente Especircaciones DEL ProductoDvertencia Acuerdos DE PROTECCI!N ParaLa segadora LlavesMonte Rueda Delatentera DE LA Para Hacer Rodar EL TractorDad y la funci6n de los controles DE Transmisjon Jnstale LA Segadora Y LA CorreaMontaje DE LA SE,GADORA Y DE LA COR- REA DE Transmision Fije LOS Brazos DE Suspension LATRealiceelmismoprocedimientoelotro ladodeltractor Revision DE LA Nivelacion DEL Conjunto REVISI6N DE LA Presion DE LAS LlantasRevision DE LA Posicion ADECUA= DA DE Todas LAS CorreasLacion ESTRANGU- R/PIDO LentoAtras Hacia Adelante Crucero DE Embrague Accesorio DEL FuegoPage IMPULSI6N DE Recorrido Parada Cuchillas DE LA SegadoraMotor Para Usar EL Control DE LA ACELER- ACI6N DCorte Para Ajustar LAS Ruedas CAUBRA- DorasPara Ajustar LA Altura DE Corte DE LA Segadora Para Operar LA SegadoraRemolque DE Carretillas O Otros Accesorios Para TransportarPara Operar EN Cerros CronometroArranque CON Tjempo Templado Para Hacer Arrancar EL MotorArranque CON Tiempo Frio Antes DE Hacer ArrancarConsejos Para Segar Calentamiento Para LA Transmision AutomaticaRgar LA Transmisjon Antes DE Cada USO Programade MantenimientoRecomendaciones Generales Operaoion DEL Freno TractorLlantas Vfrifiiz Sistema Presencia OperadorEnfriamiento DEL Transeje MotorNivel DEL Fluido DE LA Bomba DEL Transeje Para Cambiar EL Aceite DEL MotorLimpieza Filtro DE Combustible EN LineaLimpieza DE LA Entrada DE AIRE/AREAS DE Enfriamento SilenciadorLejos PuertoCubierta Para Desmontar LA Cortadora Servicio O DE Hacer AjustesCuidado Instalar LA S,EGADORA Y LA CorreaRegulacion Visual DE Lado a Lado Para Nivelar LA SegadoraREGULACI6N DE LA PRECISI6N DE Lado Ajuste DE Delante a AtrasSI6N DE Movimiento Para Cambiar LA Correa DE IMPUL=Desmontaje DE LA Correa Montaje DE LA Correa DE LA SEGA- DoraPara Verificar SI Funciona Bien EL Freno Impresion / Inclinacion DE LAS RUE=Reemplazar LA Bateria Para Adjuntar LOS Cables DE EmpalmePara Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ Delantera Entreoierre Y RelesCarburador MotorOtros Aceite DEL MotorCilindros Problema Causa Correccion Identificacion DE ProblemasEstrangulacion Choke EL MotorCorreccjon IDENTIFICACI6N DE ProblemasProblemacausa Rapido Iproblema Causa CorreccionGUJASUGERiDAPARAMEDIR LAS Pendientes CON LA Vista Para UNA Our Home Your Home

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