Craftsman 917.377631 - Manual (Page 15)

Operator presence
control bar
Upper handle
Uft
Lift up
Lower
handle
/ Mowing
ENGINE
position
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as cartxjretor, fuel filter, fuel hose,
or tank during storage. Also, experience
indicates that alcohol tsiended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanoO can
attract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of adds 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 until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor deaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace wi№
dean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" In the ^
Maintenance section of thisIbahuS^I^^ "
CYUNDER
• Remove spark plug.
• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark
plug hole into cyinder.
• Pull starter hande slovi/ly a few times to
distribute oil.
• Replace with new spark plug.
BATTERY
Disconnect the battery from the engine
connector and charge battery 48 hours.
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 give protection frorr) 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.
CAUTION: 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.
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 storage container.
Alwaj^ follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow the stabiTizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas
tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
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