Sears 917.275223 owner manual Automatictransmission Warm UP

NOTE: Beforestarting,readthe warmand

coldaiart_g prucedumsbaiow.

6, Insert key into ignitionand rum key clockwise to =START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuouslyfor more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes end try again, if engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

7.When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightlyfor a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

•The attachmentsand groundddvecan now be used. If _ enginedoes notaccept thoIoed,rostarttbe engineand allewit to

warm up for coe minete usingthe choke as dascri_edabove.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and

_w)

7.When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke contrel is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightlyfor a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slewty. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the

temperature.

NOTE: In extreme cold conditions, if engine will not start you may need to disengage the motion drive belt as follows:

1.Be sure parking brake is engaged.

2.Remove retainer spdng from the drive belt tension handle to relieve belt tension.

3.Start engine and allow it to warm up for three (3) minutes.

4.Shut-off engine and engage parking brake.

5.Engage drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring.

AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARM UP

Before ddving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

1.Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2.Place the motion control lever in

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

3.A_ow one minute for transmission _.o warm up. This can be done dudng the

engine warm up peded.

•The attachments can be used dudng the engine warm-up podod 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 performance. See =TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

PURGETRANSMISSION

,_LCAUTION: Never engage or disen- gage freewheel lever while the engine is running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor- mance, it is recommended that the transmissioobe purged before operating tractorfor the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans- missionwhich may have developed dudng

shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should yourtransmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation 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 slow position.

Disengage parking brake.

4.Move motion control lever to full

forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: Dudng this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulledrive system.

19