Craftsman 917.379380 El Manual Del Propietario página 8

DRIVE CONTROL
,, Self-propelling is controlled by holding
time operator presence control bar down
to the handle and pushing time drive
control lever forward until it clicks; then
release the lever.
o Fotward motion will 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° Hold
operator presence control bar down to
handle to continue mowing without self-
propelling.
• To keep drive control engaged when
turning corners, push down on handle
and lift front wheels off ground while
turning lawn mower.
Operator presence control bar
/,. Drive
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To engage drive Drive control
control disengaged
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
engine°
,, Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fil! is clean.
o Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full
line on the dipstick,
NOTE: Allow oil to seltfe down into engine
for accurate dipstick reading+
,, Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and
grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in
Maintenance section of this manual°
o Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
o Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fill to full line on dipstick,
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
,, Reinstall engine oil 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,
ADD GASOLINE
,, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane, Do not rnix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days 1o assure fuel
freshness.
,_WARNING: Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or metlTanol) can attlact
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during stolage. 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 fue! next season. See Storage
Instructions for additional infon'uation. Never
use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may
occur.
f&,CAUTION: Fillto bottom of gas tank
tiler necK. uo noi overfill, Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame
Engine oi! cap
Gasoline filler cap
TO START ENGINE
° To start a cold engine, push primer three
(3) times before trying to stalt_ Use a firm
push., This step is not usually necessary
when starlfng an engine which has
already run for a few minutes.
• Hold operator presence control bar down
to the handle and pull starter handle
quickty. Do not allow starter rope to snap
back>
o To stop engine, release opetator presence
control bar_
NOTE: hi cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat prirning steps, hi
warmer weather over priming may cause
f!ooding and engir_e will not starL If you
do flood engine, wait a few minutes
before attempting to stud and do not
repeat priming steps.
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