User manual CRAFTSMAN 917.28722

[. . . ] Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment, For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 2-YEAR ON TRACTOR When used and maintained according to the operator's manual instructions, if this tractor fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charge to service the product in your home. For your convenience, in-home warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of purchase, but a trip charge will apply. [. . . ] Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. AUTION: At any time, during step 4, there may be movement of the drive wheels. Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. This driving procedure three and now Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: 1. Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position. The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly. 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 ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). Your transmission ready for normal RGE TRANSMiSSiON CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor. IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor. Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear of objects and open - with engine off and parking brake set. TiPS cannot be used when the The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. ⷠDrive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. ⷠWhen mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished. [. . . ] Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. Turn ignition key to start position for a few seconds to distribute oil. To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual). [. . . ]