Craftsman 107.2777 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 10W-30 weight oil for use during the engine break-in period. Always check the oil level before starting the engine.

	Push	Unit Off Crate
m	To push	the unit off the crate:

Set both transmission release levers to PUSH position by pulling the levers back (levers are located under the trail- er hitch).

Cut the steel banding securing rider to pallet (6 bands). Set the parking brake to DRIVE position.

Set the mower cutting height to its highest setting.

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=Up with FRESH

Gasoline

3m

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.

	Charge The Battery
4m	• Lift the seat deck to access the
	battery. If the unit is put into service
	after the month and year indicated
	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
5m	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

	OFF	Start	The Engine
m	"_, RUN	TOstart	the engine:
	'_	• While	sitting in the operator's seat, set
	START	the parking brake to PARK. Make sure
		the yellow PTO switch is OFF and the
		ground	speed control levers are locked

in PARK positions.

Move the engine throttle control fully forward to

CHOKE.

NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. In this case, set the throttle control to FAST.

insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to

START.

After the engine starts, gradually move the throttle con- trol back to FAST position (choke open). 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 driving information.