Before Starting The Engine; Check Engine Oil Level; Add Gasoline; Reserve Fuel Valve Operation - Craftsman 917.204040 Operator's Manual

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped
from the factory already filled with summer
weight oil.
1. 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
"FUL[L' 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 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
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within
0 days to ensure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuet.
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 separation
and formation of acids during storage. 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
fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-
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 storage. 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.
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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
3osition.
RESETTING IGNITION SYSTEM
PASSCODE
The SMARTSWITCH Ignition 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. Pressthe 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: When the indicator flashes green, the
passcode has been accepted. If the indica-
tor blinks red, the passcode has not been
accepted. Wait until the indicator returns
to blinking blue and repeat this procedure
starting from step two.