Craftsman 917.28934 - Manual (Page 14)

ADD GASOLINE
• 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.
A c AUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame,
IMPORTANT: When operating in temper­
atures be!ow32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help insure 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.
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
transmission 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 choke position.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm
and cold starting procedures below,
5. Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to start position and release
key as soon as engine starts. Do not
run starter continuously for more than
fifteen seconds per minute. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, move throttle control to fast
position, wait a few minutes and try
again. If engine still does not start,
move the throttle control back to the
choke position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50" F/10"C
and above)
6. When engine starts, move the throttle
control to the fast position,
• 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/10"C
and below)
7. When engine starts, leave throttle
control in choke position until engine
warms up and begins to run roughly.
Once rough running begins, immedi­
ately move the throttle control to the
fast position. Engine warm-up may
take from several seconds to several
minutes (the colder the temperature,
the longer the warm-up),
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
Before driving the unit in cold weather,
the transmission should be warmed up as
follows;
1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.
2 , Release the parking brake and let the
brake slowly return to operating posi­
tion.
3. Allow one minute for transmission to
warm up. This can be done during
the engine warm up period.
• The attachments can also be used dur­
ing the engine warm-up period after the
transmission has been warmed up.
NOTE: If 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 ADJUSTCARBURETOR" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual).
PURGE TRANSJVUSSION
.A c AUTION: Never engage or disen­
gage freewheel lever while the engine is
running.
To ensure proper operation and per­
formance, it is recommended that the
transmission be purged before operating
tractor for the first time. This procedure will
remove any trapped air Inside the trans­
mission which may have developed during
shipping of your tractor.
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