Craftsman 917.27223 To Start Engine, Before Starting the Engine, Check Engine OIL Level, Full

TOWINGCARTSANDOTHERATTACH-ACAUTION:Fill to bottom of gas tank

MENTS			filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
Towonlytheattachmentsthatare			spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
recommendedbyandcomplywith			gasoline near an open flame.
specificationsofthe manufacturer of your			TO START ENGINE
tractor. Use common sense when towing.			When starting the engine for the first time
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
			or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
			take extra cranking time to move fuel from
the ground end cause you to lose control
			the tank to the engine.
of your tractor.
			1. Sit on seat in operating position,
BEFORE		STARTING THE ENGINE
				depress clutch/breke pedal and set
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL				parking brake.
The engine in your tractor has been			2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)
				position.
shipped, from the factory, already filled
			3. Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-
with summer weight oil.
				GAGED" position.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
			4.	Move throttle control to fast position
	ground.
			5. Pull choke control out for a cold
2.	Unthread and remove oil fill cap/
				engine start attempt. For a warm
	dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the
				engine start attempt the choke control
	dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill
				may not be needed.
	cap on the tube. Do not thread the
			NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and
	cap onto the tube. Remove and read		cold starting procedures below.
	oil level. If necessary, add oil until		6. Insert key into ignition and turn key
	"FULL"	mark on dipstickis reached.
				clockwise to	START" position and
	Do not overfill.			release key as soon as engine starts.
•	For cold weather operation you should			Do not run starter continuouslyfor
	change oilfor easier starting(See "OIL			more than fifteen seconds per minute.
	VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-			If the engine does not start after
	nanca section of thismanual).			several attempts, push choke control
•	To change engine oil, see the Mainte-			in, wait a few minutes and try again. If
	nance section in this manual.			engine still does not start, pull the
ADD GASOLINE				choke control out and retry.
			WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and
•	Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular		above)
	unleaded gasoline with a minimum of		7.	When engine starts, slowly push
	87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will			choke control	in until the engine
	increase carbon and lead oxide			begins to run smoothly. If the engine
	deposits and reduce valve life). Do not			starts to run roughly, pull the choke
	mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in			control out slightly for a few seconds
	quantities that can be used within 30			and then continue to push the control
	days to assure fuel freshness.			in slowly.
IMPORTANT: When operating in tem-			•	The attachments and ground drive can
peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,				now be used. If the engine does not
				accept the load, restart the engine and
clean winter grade gasoline to help
insure good cold weather starting.				allow it to warm up for one minute
				using the choke as described above,
_ILWARNING: Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or			COLDWEATHER		STARTING (50 ° F and
using ethanol or methanol) can attract			below)
			7.	When engine starts, slowly push
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic				choke control in until the engine
gas can damage the fuel system of an				begins to run smoothly. Continue to
				push the choke control in small steps
engine while in storage. To avoid engine
				allowing the engine to accept small
problems, the fuel system should be
				changes in speed and load, until the
emptied before storage of 30 days or
				choke control is fully in. If the engine
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
				starts to run roughly, pullthe choke
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel				control out slightlyfor a few seconds
next season. See Storage Instructionsfor				and then continue to push the control
				in slowly. This may require an engine
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel				warm-up period from several seconds
				to several minutes, depending on the
tank or permanent damage may occur.
			f 7	temperature.