Sears 917.25591 - Manual (Page 7)

4. Puli Choke out (Fig. 9).
5. Move Throttle CoTitrot to middle position (Fig. 9},
6. Turn Ignition Key to "START" position until Engine starts
(Fig. 9K NOTEi DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINU­
OUSLY FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER
MINUTE, (f engine does not^tart after several attempts,
move Throttle Control to F (fast) position, wait a few
minutes and try again.
The first time you start the engine, it will take extra crank­
ing time to move fuel from tank to the engine.
NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW
MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR
OR ATTACHMENT.
7. When restartln^^awamr engine, move Throttle Contro
way between 'S" (slow) and " f " (fast) position. C
may not have to be used
OPEHATiOiy
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BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, IN­
STALL MOWER OR REMOVE FRONT
MOWER SUSPENSION ARM (FIG. 11),
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1. Keep all shields in place.
2. Before leaving operator's position:
a. Shift transmission to neutral.
b. Depress Clutch/Brake Pedal and set Parking Brake,
c- Disengage Attachment Lever.
d. Shut off engine.
e. Remove Ignition Key,
3. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing machine.
4. Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine,
5. Always wear substantial footwear and avoid loose fitting
clothing that could get caught In moving parts.
TRACTOR OPERATIOW
1. With engine running and warm, place Throttle Control mid­
way between "S" (slow) and "p* (fast) position
2 Push Clutch-Brake Pedal down firmly (Fig. 8). Move Gear
Shift Control Lever to desired gear and Range Shift Lever
to "LO" (Low) position (Fig 9)
3. Release Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start forward
or rearward movement, ^
4. If ground travel Is too slow, move Throttle Control to
F (fast) position or press Clutch-Brake Pedal and shift
to a different gear.
NOTE: BRING TRACTOR TO COMPLETE STOP BE­
FORE SHIFTING GEARS. ALWAYS SELECT A
GROUND TRAVEL SPEED THAT WILL SUIT THE TER­
RAIN AND THE ATTACHMENT BEING USED.
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NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET
IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACH­
MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART
WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED
ATTACHMENT IS RUNNING,
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DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH­
OUT THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN
PLACE.
NOTE: A SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER (PAGE 30) IS
AVAILABLE AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR YOUR
TRACTOR. CHECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR
AREA,
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1. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal into full "BRAKE" position,
2. Place Parking Brake Lever in "ENGAGED" position and re­
lease pressure from Clutch-Brake, Pedal should remain in
brake position, NOTE: MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE
WILL HOLD TRACTOR SECURE,
3. Move Shift Control Lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
4. Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" posi­
tion,
5. Move Throttle Control to "S" (slow) position.
6. Turrr Ignition Key to "OFF" position. Never use Choke to
stop Engine.
A REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC­
TOR TO prevent unauthorized
i.J'SIH.n
TPAWSPORTIMB ¥OUR TRACfOl
For pushing or towing your tractor^ place Gear Shift Control
Lever and Range Shift Lever to "N" neutral position (Fig. 9)
NOTE: DO NOT TOW YOUR TRACTOR FASTER THAN
SIX MILES PER HOUR.
TRACTOR OPiHATlOW OM HILLS
1. Choose the lowest gear BEFORE starting up or down
hills
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DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS
WITH
SLOPES GREATER THAN ISO,
and do NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY
SLOPE. REFER TO PAGE 47-
2, AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS.
a. If slowing is necessary, move Throttle Control
to middle position, ^
Lever
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LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP­
PING AMD STARTING TO ALLOW
SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDAL MOVES
THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION.
b. If stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake
Pedal quickly to brake position and engage Parking
Brake.
c„ To restart your tractor, make sure tractor Is in 1st gear
and that you have allowed room to roll slightly down­
hill. Disengage Parking Brake and release Clutch-Brake
Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward movement,
, 7 . 3 . Make all turns slowly.