Sears 917.28861 owner manual Before Starting the Engine, To Start Engine

SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER

Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs ser- vicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual.

NOTE: Service reminder runs when the ignition key is in any position but "STOP". For acurate reading, be sure key remains in the "STOP" position when engine is not running.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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

1.Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

2.Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil 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 oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

3.For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual).

4.To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

5.Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular 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 oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quanti- ties that can be used within 30 days to

assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: When operating in temper- atures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help ensure good cold weather starting.

CAUTION: 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 storage 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 Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION

1.Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve.

2.In normal operation, valve should be set to primary (as shown in view)

3.If tractor runs out of fuel, rotate valve handle to reserve.

4.Drive tractor to be refueled.

5.After refueling, return valve to primary position.

Reserve

Fuel Valve

Reserve

Primary

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

1.Be sure freewheel control is in the trans- mission engaged position.

2.Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake.

3.Move attachment clutch to disengaged position.

4.Move throttle control to fast position

5.Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be

needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR

•No se pueden usar las cadenas para las llantas cuando la caja de la segadora está adjunta al tractor.

•La segadora debe estar nivelada en forma adecuada para obtener el mejor rendimiento al segar. Vea “PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA DE LA SEGADORA” en la sección de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual.

•El lado izquierdo de la segadora se debe usar para recorte.

•Maneje de modo que los recortes se descar- guen en el área que ya ha sido cortada. Man- tenga el área de corte a la derecha del tractor. Esto producirá una distribución más pareja de los recortes y un corte más uniforme.

•Al segar las área grandes, empiece girando a la derecha de modo que los recortes se des- carguen, alejándose de los arbustos, cercos, entradas de automóviles, etc. Después de una o dos vueltas, siegue en la dirección opuesta, haciendo virajes a la izquierda, hasta que termine.

•Si el césped está demasiado alto, se debe segar dos veces para reducir la carga y los posibles peligros de incendio debido a los recortes secos. Haga el primer corte relativa- mente alto; el segundo a la altura deseada.

•No siegue el césped cuando está mojado. El césped mojado taponará la segadora y dejará montones indeseables. Permita que se seque el césped antes de segarlo.

•Siempre opere el motor con una aceleración completa cuando siegue para asegurarse de conseguir un mejor rendimiento y una descarga apropiada de los materiales. Regule la velocidad de recorrido seleccionando un cambio lo suficientemente bajo para obtener un rendimiento de corte de parte de su segadora y también la calidad del corte deseada.

•Cuando opere con accesorios, seleccione una velocidad de recorrido que se acomode al ter- reno y le permita obtener el mejor rendimiento del accesorio que se está usando.

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