Sears 917.25559 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine.
• Select desired height of cut,
• Engage mower by slowly moving attachment clutch
lever to "ENGAGED" position.
• TO STOP MOWER - Move attachment clutch lever to
"DISENGAGED" position.
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CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis­
charge guard In place.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER
"DISENGAGED" POSITION
"ENGAGED*
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
HIGH POSITION
LOW
POSITION
R H
RUNNER
DISCHARGE GUARD
FIG. 8
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
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 absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Move motion control lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO "NEUTRAL" POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
• T 0 restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
• Make ail turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Pull freewheel control knob up to disengage transmis­
sion (See Fig. 6).
• When pushing or towing your unit, be sure motion
control lever is in "NEUTRAL" position.
• Raise attachment lift control to highest position.
• Do not push or tow unit at more than five (5) MPH.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 15)
• The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
• Check engine oil with unit on level ground.
• Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean, replace 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),
• T 0 change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities
section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE , ,
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will 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 gasohoi 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 products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
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A CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do noi overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.