Craftsman 28913 Operation Manual - Page 15

_.sde multinejoran et tes de multivismo de aceite sobre 32 ° F (0° motor m&s a _o en el motor, _ceite_ horas de opera_o si el tractor antes de arocho (8) horas del re!lenol ;e en forma _1del aceite. !L MOTOR ira esperada aceite debe icio API SG-SC en una superfi- mente cuando ; adecuado. :adora de nivel cuidado de 'e en el motor , ta guamici6n gQe e instafe el arnici6n. _ceite ;mpujando ta izquierda, la v_tvula de ya drenado la v_.lvula de entro y dando as de un reloj a posici6n O, y substituya 6n inferior de la aceite a trav6s )ra de nivel :fo lentamenteo la capacidad icaciones del anual. TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. 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. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been s hipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight clio I. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsertthe dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL.' mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. o For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual). - To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. 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 oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure 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 temper- atures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation 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 storage 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 Instructions for additional information, Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur° 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. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake brake° pedal and set parking 2, Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. 3, Move attachment clutch to disengaged position. 4, Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below_ 5. Insert key into ignition and turn 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 the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again, tf engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry, WARM WEATHER STARTING (50°F/I0°C and above) 6. When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. o The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. 15