Craftsman 917.289240 owner manual Fuel System, Engine OIL, Cylinders

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Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will

not be used for 30 days or more.

_WARNING: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

1.Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this manual).

2.Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

3.Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

4.Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

5.Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

Fully charge the battery for storage.

After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging.

To help prevent corrosion and power leak- age during long periods of storage, battery

cables should be disconnected and bat-

tery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN

BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals.

If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, ortank during storage. Also, 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.

Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable a!- ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always followthe mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allowthe stabilizer to

reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1, Remove spark plug(s).

2.Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3.Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil,

4.Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover itto give protection from dust and dirt.

Cover your tractor with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will

cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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Contents SEARS, Roebuckand CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A LAW TractoTWO Years on RiDiNG Equipment Craftsman Full WarrantyGeneral Operation Safe Handling of Gasoline ServiceGeneral Service Repair Protection Product SpecificationsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Adjust Seat Check BatteryCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts@@@ Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeStopping To Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Move Forward BackwardTo Transport Transmission Engaged Transmission DisengagedReverse Operation System ROS Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Automatic Transmission Warm UPNever engage or disengage Purge TransmissionBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Purpose Grease @Refer to Maintenance Engine Section General RecommendationsOperator Presence System and Reverse Operation System ROS TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Transaxle Pump FluidMuffler AIR FilterEngine Cooling System Spark PlugsDeck Washout Port CleaningTo Remove Mower To Install Mower03042tex To Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Precision SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTo Attach Jumper Cables Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Start Engine with Weak Battery To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Remove Hood & Grill Assembly Replacing BatteryInterlocks and Relays Fuel System Engine OILCylinders Problem Cause Will not startCorrection Loss of power ProblemcauseDischarge Headlights not working If so equipped CuttingProblem Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationDOS Aiios Para EL Equipo Tractor Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, ILFuncionamiento General Lesiones graves o la muerteOperaciones DE Servicio Generales III. NiiosIV. Remolque Manipulacion Segura DE LA GasolinaPage Servicio DE Instalacion Sears Especificaciones DELProducto Responsabilidades DEL ClienteVerifique LA Bateria Herramientas Necesarias Para EL MontajePara Remover EL Tractor DE LA Caja DE Carton Desempaque LA Caja DE CartonJlista DE Revision Revision DE LA Presion DE LAS LlantasRevjsion DE LA Nivelacion DEL Conjunto Revision DEL Sistema DE Frenos@@@ Familiaricese CON SU Tractor SU TractorIstema DE Funcionamiento Hacia Como Usar SU Tractor MientoParada LA Segadora Transmision Enganchada Transmision Desenganchada Usar EL Sistema DE Funcionamiento ATR,SPara Operar EN Cerros Para TransportarAgreguegasolina Consejos Para Segar Purgar LA TransmisionTabla DE Lubricacion Recomendaciones GeneralesAntes DE Cada USO Tractor LlantasVI= Rifiez Sistema Func Ionam Iento AT R/,S ROS Para Cambiar EL Aceite DEL Motor MotorTranseje CorreasLimpieza BUJiASManguera Puerto de Lavado Adaptador de Boq DE Cesped Para Desmontar LA CortadoraInstale LA Segadora 03042tex Ajuste DE Delante a ATR,S Para Nivelar LA SegadoraRegulacion Visual DE Lado a Lado Regulacion DE LA Precision DE LadoMontaje DE LA Correa Paracambiarla Correa DE Impulsion DE LA Cuchilla SegadoraRemocion DE LA Correa Instalacion DE LA CorreaPara ADJ Untar LOS CAB LES D E EM Palm E MEC.&NICOPara Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ Delantera Reemplazar LA BateriaPara Cambiar EL Fusible Para Remover EL Conjunto DEL Capo Y DEL EnrejadoCilindros OtrosSistema DE Combustible Aceite DEL MotorProblema Causa Correccion IDENTIFICACI6N DE ProblemasEstrangulacion Choke Identificacion DE Problemas ProblemacausaCorreccion Las cuchillas Page 15GRADOS MAX Operacion SeguraYour Home Needmore