Craftsman 944.602951 Before Starting the Engine, ADD Gasoline, To Start Engine See Fig

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OPERATION

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.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Unthreed and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick intothe tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, 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 Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual.

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.

WARNING: Experience indicatesthat 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 gastank, startthe engine and let itrun until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructionsforadditional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank I filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipeoffany I spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)

When starting the engine for the firsttime or ifthe engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

•Besure freewheelcontrol isinthe transmission engaged position.

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

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Move attachment clutch to =DISENGAGED" position.

Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

Insert key into ignition and tum 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)

•When engine starts, move the throttle controltothe 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)

•When engine starts, allow engine to run with thethrottle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up peried from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the tempera- ture.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Before ddvingthe unit incold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

•

Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

 

•

Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Release

 

the parking brake and let the clutch/brake

s I o w I y

 

return to operating position.

 

•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up pedod.

•The attachments can also be used dudng the engine warm-up periodafterthe transmissionhas been warmed up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

freewheel lever while the engine is run-

[_lbAUTION: Neverengageordisengage I ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-. mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have bevel- oped during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE

OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing freewheelcontrol in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual).

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Contents Jcraftsman J 4Rk Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers a IV. ServiceII. Slope Operation Do notTable of Contents Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsFull ONE 1 Year Warranty on Battery Customer Responsibilities@@ BaRery Steering Wheel SeatKeys Slope Sheet To Removetractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Unpack CartonSection page 10 for location and function of controls To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See OperationInstall Mulchefi Plate ChecklistTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsForward BatterySlow Reverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Clutch EngagedKnow Your Tractor OperationTo Adjust Mower CUI-rlNG Height HOW to USE Your TractorSee Fig To USE THROI-rLE Control See FigTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTowing Carts and Other Attachments ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE General RecommendationsTractor BatteryTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Brake OperationTransaxle Cooling EngineAIR Filter See Fig IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigSpark Plugs To Level Mower Housing To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig See Fig Belt InstallationDmandrel Both Front Links Must be Equal in Length UFT LinkTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTISee Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak BATrERY See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Front Wheel CamberIdle Speed Adjusting To Adjust Carburetor See FigAcceleration Test Speed BracketEngine OIL Fuel SystemCylinders Cause ProblemCorrection Cause ProblemTractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION ElectricalChassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Chassis and EnclosuresRepairparts KEY Part Description NO. no DriveSteering Assembly 72140618 Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsKEY Part Optional Equipment Engine20..,., 161718 1520 Mower LiftMower Deck KEY Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number KEY Part NO. no Hvdro Gear Transaxle Model Number 314,.0510Crankcasei CARTER-MOTEUR Kohler Engine Model Number CV492, Type NumberDescription Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Crankcase KEY Part NO. noKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I Electriqueallumage Tractor - Model Number 944,602951Not Illustrated NotillustratedKEY Part NO. no Starting System Engine Controls OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. no Startingsystem Engine Controls KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONFuel System Fuel DE LE Systime Kohler Engine Model Number CV492, Type Number CrankshaftNot Illustrated Description Fuelsystem Crankshaft KEY Part NO. noExhaust Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationMY-HOME
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