Craftsman 107.277700 - Manual (Page 9)

PRE-OPERATION
Read The Operator’s
Mariual
• Read the operator’s manual.
You should always read and follow
the instructions in the Operator’s
manual. Proper care, performance tips, and safety
information is located in this important document.
Always Check the Oil
Level
• Check the engine oil level.
The engine in your tractor has been
shipped, from the factory, already
filled with 10W-30 weight oil for use during the engine
break-in period. Always check the oil level before
starting the engine.
Fill-Up with FRESH
Gasoline
• Fill the tank with fresh fuel.
The single most common service
issue is stale or contaminated fuel!
Fuel should not be more than 30 days old. Use fuel
stabilizer to extend the life of your fuel, and always
store fuel in an approved, sealed, plastic gas can.
Stale fuel clean-out is not covered under your war­
ranty.
Charge The Battery
• Lift the seat deck to access the
battery. If the unit is put into service
after the month and year indicated
on the battery date tag (located on
top of battery) charge the battery for
one hour at 6-10 amps. Refer to the SERVICE &
ADJUSTMENTS section of the operator’s manual for
battery charging information.
Check Tire Pressure
• Reduce the tire pressures to the
pressures shown below. Tires are
over-inflated for shipping purposes,
and must be set to the correct pres­
sures for optimum traction.
Rear Tire Pressure: 10-12 PS!
Push Unit Off Crate
To push the unit off the crate:
• Set both transmission release levers
to PUSH position by pulling the levers
back (levers are located under the trail­
er hitch).
• Cut the steel banding securing rider to pallet (6 bands).
• Set the parking brake to DRIVE position.
• Set the mower cutting height to its highest setting.
• Fold the cardboard used to crate the unit in half, and
place it under the front wheels of the unit.
• Push the unit forward off the crate.
• Set the transmission release valve levers back to
DRIVE positions (levers pushed in).
Start The Engine
To start the engine:
•While sitting in the operator’s seat, set
the parking brake to PARK. Make sure
the yellow PTO switch is OFF and the
ground speed control levers are locked
in PARK positions.
• Move the engine throttle control fully forward to
CHOKE.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. In this
case, set the throttle control to FAST.
• Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
• After the engine starts, gradually move the throttle con­
trol back to FAST position (choke open). Warm the
engine by running it for at least a minute before turning
on the PTO switch, or driving the unit.
• After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit
with the throttle set to FAST position when mowing.
• See the OPERATION section driving information.
Front Tire Pressure: 18-20 PSI