Craftsman 917.272281 To Transport, Ments, Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level

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To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal.

Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest setting.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

1.Raise attachment liftto highest position with attachment lift control.

2.Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

To re-engage transmission, reverse above procedure.

Transmission Engaged

Transmlsslon Dlsengaged

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATrACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

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.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If neces-

sary, add oil until =FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not over/ill. For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting]((See the oil viscosity chart in the Mamtenance

section of this manual).

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

ADD GASOLINE

Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean,

re.gular unleaded gasoline with a mmJmumof 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 tem-

peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. _kCAUTION: 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 untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc- tions for additional information,

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

TO START ENGINE

When startingthe engineforthe firsttime or if theengine has runout of fuel, itwilltake extra

crankingtimeto move fuel from the tank to the eng=ne.

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 disen- gaged 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.

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