Craftsman 917.256544 Before Starting The Engine, TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig, TO OPERATE ON HmLLS

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TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut,

•Lower mower with attachment lift control.

*Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control,

oTO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

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ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HIGH POSmON

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT }(NOB

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FiG. 10

TO OPERATE ON HmLLS

hil_ wi_rea_han 15° and [

•Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down His.

,Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

°tf stopping is abso!utely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have

allowed room for tractor to felt slightly as you restart movemenL

•To restart movemenL s_ow!yreleas#_ parkir_gbrake _nd clutch/brake pedai.

,Make eli turns slowty,

TO TRANSPORT

oRaise attachment flit to l]ighest position with attach- ment lift controi.

-When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position

Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH,

NOTE: -To protect hoed from damage when transporting your hector on atruckor atraiier, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor,. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc,).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. !7)

,The engine in your tractor has been shipped, frem the factory already filled with summer weight oil,

-Check engine oil with tractor on Ievet ground.

•Unthread and remove oil flit cap/dipstick; wipe oi_ off. Reinsert the dipstick into the 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 oi! until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached Do not eveditl,

-For cold weather operation you should chanqe oil for easier starting (See "OIL V!SCOSITY CHAR_F* in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual},

,To change engine oil, see the Custon-_er Responsibilio ties sec(Lon in this manual,

ADD GASOUNE

-Fill fuei tank Use fresh_ dean, reguiar 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 oi! with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used wilhin 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F(0'--C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOUNE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that 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 stor- age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc- tions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fue! tank or permanent damage may occur.

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