Craftsman 917.20391 Operator's Manual page 14

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are rec om-
mend ed by and comply with spec i fi ca tions
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use
common sense when tow ing. Too heavy of
a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires
can lose traction with the ground and cause
you to lose control of your tractor.
SERVICE MINDER/HOUR METER
Service minder shows the total number of
hours the engine has run and indicates when
the engine or mower needs servicing. After
every 50 hours of operation the oil can icon
will stay on for 2 hours or until a manual reset
occurs. To reset the display manually turn
the ignition switch to the on position, then
the off position five times (1 second on, 1
second off). To service engine and mower,
see the Maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: Service minder runs when the
ignition key is in any position but "STOP".
For accurate reading, be sure key remains
in the "STOP" position when engine is not
running.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped
from the factory already filled with sum mer
weight oil.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe
clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap
tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and
read oil level. If nec es sary, add oil until
"FULL " mark on dipstick is reached. Do
not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the oil
viscosity chart in the Main te nance sec tion
of this man u al).
• To change engine oil, see the Main te nance
section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do
not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within
30 days to ensure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel.
Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an
open flame.
IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-
tures below 32°F (0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help ensure good
cold weather starting.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion
and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
the fuel 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 fuel next season. See Storage In struc-
tions for additional information. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during stor age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in
fuel tank or storage container. Always follow
the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the
carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or
if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take
extra cranking time to move fuel from the
tank to the engine.
1. Ensure freewheel control is in the trans-
mis sion en gaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position, depress
brake pedal and set parking brake.
3. Move attachment clutch to dis en gaged
position.
4. Move throttle control to choke po si tion.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and
cold starting procedures below.
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INSTALE LA SEGADORA
1. ACCIONE LA PALANCA DEL FRENO
DE ESTACIONAMIENTO Y LA PALANCA
DE LEVANTAMIENTO DEL ACCESORIO
INFERIOR
• Presione el pedal de embrague/freno comple-
tamente hasta abajo y manténgalo apretado.
• Tire y mantenga la palanca del freno de esta-
cionamiento hacia arriba, libere la presión del
pedal de embrague/freno y, luego, suelte la
palanca del freno de estacionamiento. El pedal
debe permanecer en posición de frenado.
Asegúrese de que el freno de estacionamiento
mantendrá asegurado el tractor.
Palanca
Del Freno De
Estacionamiento
• Interruptor de levantamiento del accesorio - se
usa para levantar y bajar el conjunto segador o
los demás ac ce so rios montados en su tractor.
Interruptor de ignición debe ser en la posición
"ON".
• Haga segadora descender a su posición más
baja.
PRECAUCIÓN: Si se sigue presionando el
interruptor eléctrico de elevación después de
que la plataforma segadora ha alcanzado la
posición mínima o máxima pueden producirse
daños en el mecanismo eléctrico de elevación.
Ese mecanismo está equipado con un sistema de
protección térmica. Si el sistema se sobrecalienta
o no funciona, deje enfriar el sistema antes de
intentar hacerlo funcionar nuevamente.
2. ARME LA RUEDA CALIBRADORA DEL-
ANTERA (W) EN LA PARTE DELANTERA
DE LA CORTADORA DE CÉSPED
W
H
X
Y
Z
H. Escuadra De La Cortadora De Césped
Delantera
W. Rueda Calibradora Delantera
X. Perno Con Resalto
Y. Arandela De 1-1/4
Z. Tuerca De Seguridad De 3/8-16
3. GIRE EL VOLANTE HACIA LA IZQUIERDA
Y UBIQUE LA CORTADORA DE CÉSPED
EN SU LUGAR
• Gire el volante completamente hacia la
izquierda y ubique la cortadora de césped
en el lado derecho del tractor con el blindaje
deflector (Q) a la derecha.
Parte Delantera
Motor
Transeje
02965
Parte Trasera
Q. Blindaje Deflector
4. DESLICE LA CORTADORA DE CÉSPED
DEBAJO DEL TRACTOR
• Lleve la correa hacia adelante y verifique que
su trayectoria sea correcta en todos los surcos
de la polea de la cortadora de césped.
NOTA: Asegúrese de que los brazos de susp-
ensión lateral de la cortadora de césped (A) estén
orientados hacia adelante antes de deslizar la
cortadora de césped debajo del tractor.
• Deslice la cortadora de césped debajo del
tractor hasta que se encuentre centrada
debajo del tractor.
A
02965
A. Brazos De Suspensión Lateral De La
Cortadora De Césped
Q. Blindaje Deflector
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Q
Q