Craftsman 917.272233 owner manual Cold Weather Starting 50 F and below, MOWlNGTIPS

•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 engine 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 sn_htly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine

warm-upperiod from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

•The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

NOTE: Ifat a highaJtitude(above3000 feet) or in coldtemperaturss(below32 F) the carburetor fuel mixturemay need to be adjustedfor best enginepedormance.See %0 ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustmentssectionof thLsmanual.

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•Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual

•The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribu- tion of clippings and more uniform cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower the best cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

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