Craftsman 917272261 owner manual Purgetransmission, Mowingtips

AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARM UP

Before drivinq the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as

ictiows:

1.Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2.Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position.

3.Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

•The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up pedod after the transmission has been warmed up and

may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

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 pedormance. See =TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

PURGETRANSMISSION

•,CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running.

To ensure proper operation and perfoh

mance, it is recommendedthat the

transmission be purged before operatincj tractorfor the first time This procedure w=t

remove any trapPed air inside the trans- missionwhich may have developed during shippingof your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for sewice or replacement, it shouldbe purged after rainstallation before operatingthe tractor.

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

2.Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See =TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual).

3.Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to stow position.

Disengage parking brake.

4.Depress forward ddve pedal to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During thisprocedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulicdrive system.

5.Shut- off engine and set parkk_g brake.

6.Engage transmission by placin_ freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual).

7, Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move thro_le control to half (1/2) speed.

Disengage parking brake.

8, Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Repeat this ddving procedure three times.

Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

MOWINGTIPS

•Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing performance. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual

•The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu- tion of clippings and more uniform cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one ortwo rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

,Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

• Alwaysoperateenglne atfuUthrotUe when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regalate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

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