Craftsman 28974 Operation Manual - Page 18

o The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly. 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). SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE: Service reminder 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. RGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor. IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallat!on before operating the tractor, 1. Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear of objects and open - with engine off and parking brake set. 2. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in disengaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Disen_gage parking brake. CAUTION: At any time, there may be movement of the drive wheels. 4, Depress forward drive pedalto fullforward position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. 5. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. 6+ Engagetransmissionbyplacingfreewheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1t2) speed. Disengage parking brake. 8. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation. MOWING TIPS . Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. o Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. . The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. o Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution 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, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished. . Ifgrass is extremelytall, itshould be mowed _,vice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. Makefirst cut relatively high; the secondto the desired height. ° Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. o 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 speed to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. o When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used. 18 TRACTOR Siempre obs_ ando d_ mant OPERACION Si el tractor n, para detener_ cambio m&s de hormig6n € el servicio alf FUNCIONA E Servicio y aju LLANTAS . Mantenga t presi6n de indica en e • Mantenga I substancia_ tos que pu_ • Evite los to fundas, los que puedet AVlSO: Para y p6ra preven causa de peq setlo para liar de repuesto n las llantas se SISTEMA PR MA FUNCIOF Asegurarse d del operador ' funcionen bie descrito, repa • El motornc embrague/ presionado accesorio VERtFt ZSL, • Cuando el tentativa d_ asiento sin namiento p • Cuando el embrague, cualquier t_ abandoner , El embragL funcionar n asiento, VERIFII_Z SI_ ATR/_S (ROS • Cuando el terruptor d_ y el embra( quier rental err&s, apag Posici6n RO_