To Start Engine - Craftsman 917.377830 Manual Del Propietário

DRIVE CONTROL
• Self-propelling is controlled by holding the
operator presence control bar down to the
handle and pushing the drive control lever
forward until it clicks; then release the drive
control lever_
• Forward motion wi{I stop when the operator
presence control bar is released. To stop
forward motion without stopping engine,
release the operator presence control bar
slightly until the drive control disengages.
Holcl operator presence control bar down
to handle to continue mowing without self-
propelling.
o To keep ddve control engaged when
turning comers, push down on handle and
lift front wheels off ground while tuming
lawn mov_l_rato r presence
control bar '_,
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control
To engage Drive control
ddve control
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE "disengaged
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around oi_
fill Is clean.
° Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full
line on the dipstick.
NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into
engine for accurate dtpstick reading.
° Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil For type and
grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in
Maintenance section of this manual.
° Pour oil stowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
° To read proper lever, tighten engine oi{ cap
each time.
° Reinstall engine olt cap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
GAS
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel In quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel
freshness.
WARNING: Experience indicates that
hol blended fuels (called gasohot or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formal]on of acids during storage. Ack_licgas
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 tnstructions for
additional information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE
• To start a ce{d engine, push prfmer three
(3) times before trying to start. Use a firm
push. This step is not usually necessary
when starting an engine which has
already run for a few minutes.
• Hold operator presence control bar down
to the handle.
• Turn e_ectricstart key clockwise to crank
engine.
IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more
than five continours seconds between eahc
time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10 seconds
between each attempt.
. To start engine using the auxiliary starter
hand{e, foIIow the steps above. Exchange
the use of the start key for starter handle.
Pull starter handle quickly. Do not altow
starter rope to snap back.
o To stop engine, release operator presence
control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces.,
san] to repeat priming steps. In warmer
weather over pdming may cause llooding
and englne will not start. If you do flood
engine wait a few minutes before attempting
to start and do not repeat priming steps.
Gasoline t_ller cap
Engine oil cap
(Discard
debris
plug
inside)