Sears 917.372852 - Manual (Page 17)

STORAGE
immediateiy prepare your fawn mower for storage af the
end of the season or if the unit wfl! not be used for 30 days
or more
LAWN MOWER
When lawn moweris to be stored fora period of time, clean
it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in
a clean, dry area..
• Clear) entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual
» Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are
securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage,
breakage and wear. RepSace If necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
iightiy before painting.
HANDLE <See Fig. 19)
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage
« Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward
each other until the lower handle clears the handle
bracket, then move handle forward.
• Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow
upper handle to be folded back.
iMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR
STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD
THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE
CONTROL CABLES.,
• When setting up your handle from the storage position,
the tower handle will automatically lock into the mow­
ing position.
ENQ!NE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT; iT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT 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 DAMAGE THE FUEL
SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE
•
Drain the fuel tank
• Start the engine and let it run untsi the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine orcarburelorcleaner products In the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season,
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable aliernative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor­
age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container,. Always foilow 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 drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine
oil, (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual).
CYLINDER
Remove spark plug.
Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole
into cylinder.
’
Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil
Replace with new spark plug
DXHIEFI
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
If possible, store your unit indoors and cover It to give
protection from dust and dirt.
Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
will cause your unit lo rust
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline in the tank inside a build­
ing where fumes may reach an open
ffame orspark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
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