Sears 917.257643 Before Starting the Engine, To Operate Mower See Fig, To Transport, ADD Gasoline

OPERATION

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 withthe engine running andthe attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

=Select desired height of cut.

oLower mower with attachment lift control.

oStart mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control..

oTO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis-

i&AUTION: Do not operate the mower charge guard in place.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

"ENGAGED"

POSITION ATTACHMENT

POSITION

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

hills with slopes greater than 15o and

& CAUTION: Do not drive up or down do not drive across any slope.

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

. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills,

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

•If stopping is absolutefy necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake°

i,

-Move gearshift lever to 1st gear, Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

°Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

=Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment liftcontrol

,When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure_jearshift lever is in neutral (N) position°

o Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPHo

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractoron atruck or atrailer, be sure hood isclosed and secured totractor_ Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.,),.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. !6)

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

=Check engine oif with tractor on level ground.

°Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level, if necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill

°For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)_

°To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual..

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fue! tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.. (Use of leaded gasoline wilt increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).

IMPORTANT; WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE 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 productsin the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur°

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipeoff any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

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