Craftsman 917.271641 owner manual Before Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL Level, ADD Gasoline

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BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Th.e engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filred 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 overfill.

For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manuar).

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

Oil Fill Cap/

Dipstick

ADD GASOLINE

Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded 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. IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting,

a_coWARNING: Experience indicates that

hol 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

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.

_iL CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starling 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.

f.Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position,

2.Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

3.Place motion control lever in neutral

(N)position.

4.Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- GAGED" position.

5.Move throttle control to choke position.

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, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and

try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

7, When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position•

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, allow engine to

run with the throttle control in the

choke position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to fast position, This may require an engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature.

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