Sears Craftsman 917.99296 Manual Del Operador página 15

TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage attachment clutch control.
_I_cAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
in place.
AttachmentClutch
Throttle/Choke Lever"Engaged"
Control Position
Ignition Key
Position
Position
Gearshift
Lever
Clutch]
Brake Parking
Pedal Brake
"Disengaged" "Engaged"
Position Position
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest.
, When pushing or towing your tractor,en-
sure gearshift lever is in neutral position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting yourtractoron atruck or atrailer,
ensure hood isclosed and secured to tractor.
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom-
mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor, Use
common sense when towing. Too heavy of
a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires
can lose traction with the ground and cause
you to lose control of your tractor,
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The en! f_neinyour tractor has been shipped,
from the factory, already filled with summer
weight oil.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on Ievet
ground.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe
clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap
tight, wait for a fewseconds, remove and
read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
"FULE' mark on dipstick is reached. Do
not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the oil
viscosity chart inthe Maintenance section
of this manual).
• Tochange engine oil, seethe Maintenance
section in this manual.
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 quantities that
can be used within 30 days to ensure fuel
freshness,
_,CAUTION: Wipe offanyspitled oil or fuel.
Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an
open flame.
IMPORTANT: When operating in tem-
peratures below32°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
andformation ofacids during storage. Acidic
gas can damagethe fuelsystem 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 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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