Craftsman 917.385270 - Manual (Page 16)

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor­
age 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 car­
buretor. Do not empty 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 Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times
to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
• 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 protect it 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 to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
ACAUTION: Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a Sears Parts & Repair Center.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
5. Connect wire to plug.
6. Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug.
7. Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
7. Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter.
8. Control bar in released
position.
8. Depress control bar to
handle.
9. Control bar defective. 9. Replace control bar.
10. Fuel valve lever (if so
equipped) in OFF position.
10.Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
11. Weak battery (if equipped). 11. Charge battery.
12. Disconnected battery
connector (if equipped).
12. Connect battery to engine.
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