Craftsman 107.27768 Read The Operators, mManual, Always Check the Oil Level, Push Unit Off Crate

Read The Operator's

mManual

• Read the operator's manual.

You should always read and follow the instructions in the operator's

manual. Proper care, performance tips, and safety information is located in this important document.

Always Check the Oil

Level

1

• Check the engine oil level.

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already

filled with oil for use during the engine break-in period. Always check the oil level before starting the engine.

Fill=Up with FRESH

Gasoline

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Push Unit Off Crate

m To push the unit off the crate:

Set BOTH transmission release levers to PUSH posi- tion by pulling the levers back (levers are located at the rear of the rider).

Cut the steel banding securing rider to pallet (6 bands).

Move the ground speed control levers in to DRIVE positions.

Set the mower cutting height to its highest set- ting.

Fold the cardboard used to crate the unit in half, and place it under the front wheels of the unit.

Push the unit forward off the crate.

Set the transmission release valve levers back to DRIVE positions (levers pushed in).

Fill the tank with fresh fuel.

The single most common service issue is stale or contaminated fuel!

Fuel should not be more than 30 days old. Use fuel stabilizer to extend the life of your fuel, and always store fuel in an approved, sealed, plastic gas can. Stale fuel clean-out is not covered under your war- ranty.

OFF

"_, RUN

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_START

Start The Engine

To start the engine:

While sitting in the operator's seat, place the ground speed control levers in PARK (levers out). Make sure the yellow PTO switch is OFF.

m % • Lift the seat deck to access the battery. If the unit is put into service after the month and year indicated

Charge The Battery

on the battery date tag (located on top of battery) charge the battery for

one hour at 6-10 amps. Refer to the SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS section of the operator's manual for battery charging information.

Check		Tire Pressure
m	Reduce	the tire pressures to the
pressures shown below. Tires are
over-inflated for shipping purposes,
and must be set to the correct pres-
sures for optimum traction.
Rear Tire Pressure: 10-12 PSI
Front Tire Pressure:	18-20	PSi

•Move the engine throttle control fully forward to FAST.

Set the choke control to CLOSED

NOTE." A warm engine may not require choking. In this case, set the choke control to OPEN.

Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START.

After the engine starts, gradually move the choke control to OPEN position. Warm the engine by running it for at least a minute before turning on the PTO switch, or driving the unit.

After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit with the throttle set to FAST position when mowing.

•See the OPERATION section for driving infor- mation.