Craftsman 917.258911 Mowing Tips, Purge Transmission, Ning, Before Operating the Tractor

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OPERATION

PURGE TRANSMISSION

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CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning.

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To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor-for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel- oped during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REtNSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR

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

oDisengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual)_

•Sittingin the tractor seat, start engine_ After'theengine

is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•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: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheets. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive

system...

,Move motion controlleverto neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake.

oEngage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" inthis section of manual).

°Sitting inthe tractor seat, start engine, Afterthe engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

°Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position.. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position, Repeat

this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times°

°Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation,

MOWING TIPS

°Tire chainscannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor_

°Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing performance.. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Set€ice and Adjustments section of this manual.

oUse the runner on the right hand side of mower'as a guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner (See Fig_8)_

°The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming_

°Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cuL Have the cut area to the rightof the tractor_ This will result in a more even distribution 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 or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig° 11)_

°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 wilt plug mower and leave undesirable clurnps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

°Always operate engine at futl throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis- charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select- ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as welt as the quality of cut desired.

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

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