To Start Engine - Craftsman 917.20402 Operator's Manual

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic
gas can damagethe 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
freshfuel nextseason. SeeStoragelnstruc-
tions for additional information. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Fuelstabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation offuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in
fuel tank or storage container. Always fotlow
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 ff using fuel stabilizer.
RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION
1, Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve.
2. In normal operation, valve should be set
to primary (as shown in view)
3, If tractor runs out of fuel, rotate valve
handle to reserve.
4. Drive tractor to be refueled,
5. After refueling, return valve to primary
position.
Reserve
Fuel Valve @
Primary
RESETTING IGNITION SYSTEM
PASSCODE
The SMARTSWITCHIgnition is preset at the
factory with the default code "321 ". To reset
or change the passcode, the operator does
not have to be seated on the tractor,
1. Press the SmartSwitch ignition (SSI) but-
ton (F) once (or sit on the seat). Ensure
the indicator is blinking blue.
2, Press and hold the (1) and (3) buttons
simultaneously for approximately three
(3) seconds until the SSI button changes
to solid blue.
3. Using the numbered buttons, enter the
desired passcode. The passcode may
be anywhere from one to five digits in
length.
4. After the desired passcode has been
entered, press the SSI button (F) once.
NOTE: Whenthe indicatorflashes green, the
passcode has been accepted. If the indica-
tor blinks red, the passcede has not been
accepted. Wait until the indicator returns
to blinking blue and repeat this procedure
starting from step two.
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.)
SMARTSWITCHWARNING LIGHTS
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.
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