Craftsman 917.272233 - Manual (Page 17)

• The attachments and ground drive can
now be used. If the engine does not
accept the load, restart the engine and
allow it to warm up for one minute
using the choke as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTiNG {50° F and
below)
7. When engine starts, siowiy push
choke control in until the engine
begins to run smoothiy. Continue to
push the choke control in small steps
allowing the engine to accept small
changes in speed and load, until the
choke control is fully in. If the engine
starts to run roughly, pull the choke
control out slightly tor a few seconds
and then continue to push the control
in slowly. This may require an engine
warm-up period from severai seconds
to several minutes, depending on the
temperature.
• The attachments can be used during
the engine warm-up period and may
r^uire the choke control be pulled out
slightly.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet)
or in cold temperatures (bdow 32 F) the
cartxjretor fuel mixture may need to be
adjusted for best engine performance. See
TO ADJUST CARBIIRET-OR" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
MOWINGTIPS
• Mower should be properly 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 a 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 clip­
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.
• Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the
mower the best 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.
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