Sears 917.258552 - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, 10)
Your t ractor is equipped with an operater presence sens!ng
switch. Any attempt by the operator to ieave the seat with
the engine running and the attachrnent ciutch engaged wiil
shut off the engine.
® Select desired height of cut
« Lower mower with attachment lift control.
® Start mower blades by engaging attachment dutch
control.
® TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
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CAUTION: Donotdriveupardownhills
with slopes greater than 1S° 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 stowing is necessary, move throltle 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 fever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: THE yOTiON CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED,
» To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedai.
* Slowiy move motion control lever to slowest setting.
® Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 8 and 11)
When pushing or towing yourtractor, be sure to disengage
transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar
of tractor.
» Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach­
ment lift control.
® Puif freewheel control knob out and hold in oosition by
inserting retainerspnngmtoforwardholeof control rod.
• Do not push or tow tractor ai more than two
(
2
)
MPH.
® To reengage transmissio-n, reverse above procedure.
K0TE; To proieci hood from damage when transporting
yourtractor cnatruckor atrajier, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood
to tracto r {rope, cord, etc.).
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FiQ. 11
, BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Rg. 16)
* The engine in yourtractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filied with summer weight oil
* Check engine oii with tractor on level ground.
® Unthread and remove oil fili cap/dipstick; wipe oil off.
Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fili cap on
the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove
and read oii level. If necessary, add oil until TULL"
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 Responsibiiities section of this manual).
« To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili­
ties section in this manual
ADD GASOLINE
* Fili fuel tank. 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 ol! with gasoline.
Purchase fue! in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness,
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW32T(0"C), USE FRESH. CLEAN WfNTER GRADE
GASOLiNE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNiNG: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
adds during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine white in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuei 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 fuei 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: Fili to boSom of gas tank
filler neck. Donotoverfïll. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.