AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONWARMUP Beforedrivingtheunitincoldweather thetransmssionshouldbewarmedupas

follows:

1.Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2.Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly retum to operating position.

3.Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be

pulled out slightly.

NOTE: ff 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

_,CAUTION: Never engage or disengage

free.wheellever while the engine is running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor- manse, it is recommended that the

transmissionbe purged before operating tractorfor the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans- mission which may have developed during shippingof your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission 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 thissection of manual).

3.Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine,

After the engine is running, move throttlecontrol to slow position. Disengage parking brake.

4.Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse ddve pedal to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds

and release pedal. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During thisprocedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is

6.Engage transmission by placing

freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT in thissection of manual).

7.Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to haft (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake.

8.Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet.

Repeat this driving procedure three times.

Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

MOWlNGTIPS

Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in e more even distribu-

tion 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.

If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried dip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

Atways operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting e low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

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

being removed from hydraulicdrive system.

5.Shut- off engine and set parking brake.

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Craftsman 917.27224 Engine warm up period, Pulled out slightly, Purgetransmission, Shut- off engine and set parking brake

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