Craftsman 917.20403 Operator's Manual page 20

24.0 hp, 54" mower electric start automatic transmission
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TO START ENGINE
NOTE: The default passcode "321" is preset
at the factory and should be changed prior
to first use. (See "RESETTING IGNITION
SYSTEM PASSCODE" in this section of
the manual.)
S
S
WARNING LIGHTS
MART
WITCH
The SmartSwitch Ignition is programmed
with warning lights to indicate when any part
of the safety system is not being followed.
The engine will not start until all the following
ignition system faults are resolved:
The park brake symbol (CC) will be lit if
the parking brake has not been engaged
during a start attempt.
The blade switch symbol (EE) will blink
if the attachment clutch control is not in
the "DISENGAGED" position during a
start attempt.
CC
EE
F
PRE-START
Ensure freewheel control is in the trans-
mission en gaged position.
Ensure transmission is in the neutral
position.
Move attachment clutch control to the
"DISENGAGED" position.
Sit on seat in operating position, depress
brake pedal and set parking brake.
S
S
IGNITION UNLOCK
MART
WITCH
1. Press the SmartSwitch Ignition (SSI) but-
ton (F) once (or sit on the seat). Ensure
the indicator is blinking blue.
2. Enter passcode and press the SSI but-
ton. If passcode is not accepted, the
SSI button will blink red. Wait until the
SSI button returns to blinking blue before
attempting to re-enter passcode. Once
accepted, the SSI button will flash green.
3. Ensure that the SmartSwitch Safety
System warning lights are not showing
any faults present. If any warning lights
do indicate faults present, resolve those
faults before continuing with STARTING.
STARTING
The Briggs & Stratton Endurance engine
equipped with your tractor features a Ready-
Start automatic choke system to provide
simplified starting in normal conditions.
Please read the following starting instruc-
tion carefully.
NOTE: For the first time starting after your
tractor has sat for an extended period of time,
or after running out of gas, the engine may
require an extended start attempt to reprime
the fuel system. For an extended start, press
and hold SSI button for three seconds before
releasing. This will prompt the engine to at-
tempt starting for up to ten seconds (instead
of the normal five seconds), allowing time for
fuel to be pulled into the engine.
NORMAL STARTING (32°F/0°C and above)
1. Move throttle control to fast position
(
).
2. Perform procedures outlined in "Smart-
Switch IGNITION UNLOCK" as previ-
ously described.
3. While the SSI button (F) is flashing green,
press and release the SSI button once
more to start the engine.
Once engine starts, 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.
Leave throttle control in fast position
(
) while mowing.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (32°F/0°C
and below)
1. Move throttle control beyond fast posi-
tion (
) into the cold weather starting
position (
).
2. Perform procedures outlined in "Smart-
Switch IGNITION UNLOCK" as previ-
ously described.
3. While the SSI button is flashing green,
press the SSI button once more to start
the engine.
Once engine starts, move the throttle
control back to the fast position
(
) to warm-up. The time required
for warm-up will vary from a few
seconds to a minute depending upon
conditions and temperature.
Leave throttle control in fast position
(
) while mowing.
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CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR
• NO use cadenas de llanta cuando la carcasa
de la cortadora de césped esté colocada en el
tractor.
• La segadora debe estar nivelada en forma
adecuada para obtener el mejor rendimiento
al segar. Vea "PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA DE
LA SEGADORA" en la sección de Servicio y
Ajustes de este manual.
• El lado izquierdo de la segadora se debe usar
para recorte.
• Maneje de modo que los recortes se descar-
guen en el área que ya ha sido cortada. Man-
tenga el área de corte a la derecha del tractor.
Esto producirá una distribución más pareja de
los recortes y un corte más uniforme.
• Al segar las área grandes, empiece girando a
la derecha de modo que los recortes se des-
carguen, alejándose de los arbustos, cercos,
entradas de automóviles, etc. Después de una
o dos vueltas, siegue en la dirección opuesta,
haciendo virajes a la izquierda, hasta que
termine.
• Si el césped está demasiado alto, se debe
segar dos veces para reducir la carga y los
posibles peligros de incendio debido a los
recortes secos. Haga el primer corte re la ti va-
men te alto; el segundo a la altura deseada.
• No siegue el césped cuando está mojado. El
césped mojado taponará la segadora y dejará
montones indeseables. Per mi ta que se seque
el césped antes de segarlo.
• Siempre opere el motor con una aceleración
completa cuan do siegue para asegurarse
de conseguir un mejor ren di mien to y una
descarga apropiada de los materiales. Regule
la velocidad de recorrido seleccionando un
cambio lo su fi cien te men te bajo para obtener un
rendimiento de corte de parte de su segadora
y también la calidad del corte deseada.
• Cuando opere con accesorios, seleccione una
velocidad de recorrido que se acomode al ter-
reno y le permita obtener el mejor rendimiento
del accesorio que se está usando.
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