User manual AYP AG17542STA

[. . . ] AG17542STA 17. 5 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR · Assembly · Operation · Maintenance · Service and Adjustments · Storage · Troubleshooting · Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 190593 Rev. 1 7. 28. 04 RD/MH PRINTED IN U. S. A. TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Do not mix oil COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities below) that can be used within 30 days to as6. When engine starts, leave throttle sure fuel freshness. control in choke position until engine CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or warms up and begins to run roughly. Do not store, spill or use gasoline Once rough running begins, immenear an open flame. diately move the throttle control to the IMPORTANT: When operating in temperafast position. Engine warm-up may tures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean take from several seconds to several winter grade gasoline to help insure good minutes (the colder the temperature, cold weather starting. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called · The attachments can also be used durgasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can ing the engine warm-up period. attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 gas can damage the fuel system of an engine feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to while in storage. To avoid engine problems, be adjusted for best engine performance the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas (see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the tank, start the engine and let it run until the Service and Adjustments section of this fuel lines and carburetor are empty. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 15 MOWING TIPS · 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. · 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. · If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. [. . . ] Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Faulty spark plug. Excessive vibration 1. Clean underside of mower trash under mower. Contact a qualified service center/department. [. . . ]