Craftsman 917.254530 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 13)

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OPERATION

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TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has

run cut of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move

fuet from the tank to the engine.

• Depress the clutch/brake pedal and set the parking

brake.

. Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position°

• Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position,

• Move throttle control lever to "CHOKE" position for

cold engine start,, For warm engine start, move

throttle control to "FAST" position.

• Turn ignition key clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run

starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds

per minute, If engine does not start after several

attempts, move throttle control to "FAST" position,

wait a few minutes and try again,

• When engine starts, move throttle control to desired

position_

• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before

engaging drive or attachment clutch°

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.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous-

ing is attached to uniL

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"

m the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as

a guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch

outside the runner (See Fig, 8).

• The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-

ming.

Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

that has been cuL Have the cut area to the right of

the machine. This will result in a more even distri-

bution 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, et& After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished (See Fig. 9).

FIG. 9

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice

to reduce load and possibfe fire hazard from dried

clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired heighL

• Do not mow grass when it is weL Wet grass will

plug mower and leave undesirable dumps Allow

grass to dry before mowing

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing

to assure better mowing performance and proper

discharge of material, Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the mower

cutting performance as well as the quality of cut

desired_

• When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used,,

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