Craftsman PGT9000, 247.28984 manual Preparing the Engine, Preparing the Garden Tractor

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Neverstoregardentractorwithfuel intankindoorsor in poorly ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmayreachan openflame,spark, or pilot lightas ona furnace,waterheater,clothesdryer,or gas appliance.

PREPARING THE ENGINE

IMPORTANT:Fuelleft in the fueltankduringwarmweatherdeterio- ratesandwill causeseriousstartingproblems.

Topreventgum depositsfromforminginsidetheengine'scarburetor andcausingpossiblemalfunctionof the engine,the fuel systemmust beeithercompletelyemptied,or thegasolinemustbetreatedwitha stabilizerto preventdeterioration.

If usingafuel stabilizer:

a.Readthe productmanufacturer'sinstructionsand recom- mendations.

b.Addto clean,freshgasolinethe correctamountof stabilizer for thecapacityof the fuel system.

c.Fill thefuel tankwithtreatedfueland runtheenginefor 2-3 minutesto get stabilizedfuel intothe carburetor.

If emptyingthefuel system:

a.Do notdrainfuel whentheengineis hot. Allowtheengine adequatetimeto cool. Drainfuel intoan approvedcontainer outdoors,awayfromopenflame.

b.Drainany largevolumeof fuelfromthe tankby disconnect- ingthe fuel linefromthe in-linefuelfilterneartheengine. SeeToDrainthe Fuelonpage28.

Gasolineis extremelyflammableandcan beexplosiveundercertain conditions.Draingasolinebeforestoringtheequipmentfor extended periods.Drainfuelonly intoan approvedcontaineroutdoors,away fromanopenflame.Allowengineto cool. Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipes,andother sourcesof ignitionpriorto drainingfuel. Storegasolinein anapprovedcontainerin safelocation.

c.Reconnectthe fuellineand runtheengineuntilit startsto

falter,then usethe choketo keepthe enginerunninguntilall fuelin the carburetorhasbeenexhausted.

d.Disconnectthe fuel lineanddrainany remaininggasoline fromthe system.

Gasolineis a toxicsubstance.Disposeof gasolineproperly.Contact yourlocal authoritiesfor approveddisposalmethods.

Removethesparkplugandpourone(1)ounceof engineoilthrough the sparkplugholeintothe cylinder.Crankthe engineseveraltimesto distributetheoil. Replacethe sparkplug.

PREPARING THE GARDEN TRACTOR

•Cleanandlubricatetractorthoroughlyas describedin the lubricationinstructions.

•Do notuse a pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.

•Storemowerina dry,cleanarea.Do not storenextto corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.

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Contents Perator s 5am = 5 pro, Mort =SatDate of Purchase California Proposition General OperationMufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touch Followthe manufacturersrecommendationsfor wheelweightsSlope Operation Do NotService TowingSafeHandlingof Gasoline Do not Modify Engine Spark ArrestorSafeworkingcondition Safety Symbols Read the OperatorsmanualsSlope GuideBacking Tractor SET-UP Moving The Tractor ManuallyChecking Tire Pressure Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels and Roller Placethedecklift leverin thedesiredmowingheightsettingGas and Oil Seat Adjustment Lever Throttle Control LeverBrake Pedal Drive Pedal Ignition Switch ModuleSystems Indicator MONITOR/HOUR Reverse PedalParking BRAKE/CRUISE Control Lever Fuel Level IndicatorPTO / Blade Engage Knob EngineStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving the Tractor Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedand suddenstopsDriving on Slopes Reverse Caution ModeEngaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cruise Control Parking BrakeEngaging the PTO Using the Deck Lift LeverMowing Operating the HeadlightsControlsandstoptheengineWaituntilallmovingpartshavecometo Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageallAcompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe AirfilterCutting Deck Removal To removethecuttingdeck, proceedas followsInsert Ratchet Here Changing the Transmission Drive BeltChanging the Deck Belt Pulleys Cutting BladesPulley PTO BeltBattery Jump StartingFuse MaintenanceCleaning the Tractor TiresPivot Points & Linkage AdjustmentsFront Wheels Deck SpindleLeveling the Deck Side to Side Steering Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentAdjusting the Seat Checking the Engine Oil Deck Rear Roller AdjustmentEngine Maintenance Colder 32FChanging the Engine Oil Removethe airfiltercover CoverTo Drainthe Fuel Clean EngineFuel Filter MufflerPreparing the Engine Preparing the Garden TractorReconnectthe fuellineand runtheengineuntilit startsto TheServiceand Maintenancesection Need Hore HELP? 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