Sears 917386121 - Manual (Page 15)

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immadtateiy prepare your lawn mower for storage at Ihe
0 ftd pf the seasotj or If the unit will not be used ter 30 days
or mare.
LAWN MOWER
_ When fawn mower Is to be stored fora pSilod of time, clean
It thoroughly, remove ail dirt, greasa, leaves, sic. Store in
aclaan, dry area-
• Ctean entire lawn mower (See ‘CLEANINQ“ in the
Oustomsr Rasponsihllilles section of this manual)
• Lubricate as shown In the Customer flesponsibilitles
ssclfon of this manual
• Be sure that ail nuts, boits, screws, and pins are
securely fasiatied. Inspect movi ng parts for damage,
breakage and wear. Replace If necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
HANDLE (See Fig. 15)
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage
• Squeeze the bottom ends of the tower 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 hanpls to be folded back,
IMPORTANT! WHEN FOlDtNa THE HANDLE FOR
STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD
THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE
CONTROL CABLES;
• Whan setting up your handle from the storage position,
Ihe lower handle will autoitialtoally feck Into the mowipg
position
ENGINE .
fuel system
JMPORTANT: IT SS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
OEPOSITB FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURtNQ STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPEHiENGE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
METHANOL) GAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS
TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS GAN DAMAGE THE FUÈL
, SYpEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE
• Drain The fuei tank.
• Start ihe engine and let It run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty
• Never use engine orcariauretor cleaner products In the
fuel tank or penrianent damage may occur.
f Use fresh fuel next season
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer |s an'acceptable alternative In
mteimizlng the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor­
age, Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel lank ór storage
container. Always iollow Ihe mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabllizerto a llow the stabilizer to mach the carburetor. Do
hotdraln the gas tank arid caiburetorlf using fuel stabilizer
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with pnglne wartn) and replace wilh clean srtgirte
oil, (Sea “ENGINE" In the Customer ResponsIbiHtlea
section of Ihls manual)
CYLINDER
• Remove spark plug,.
• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of otJ through spark plug hole
into cylinder.
• Pull starter handle slowly a few limes to distribute oil,
• Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
• Do hot store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasolina can H your can starts to rust.
Hiist and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems
• If possible, store yoUr unit iridOors and cover It to give
protection from dust and dirt,
• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain mbislure. pò rsol use plastic. PlaslJc
cannotbrèàihs which allows condensation to form and
wilt causa your unit to rust
IMFOBTANTi’ NEVER .COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
CAUTION; Neverstorefhelawnmower
wilh gasoline In the lank inside a build-
irtg where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. AIJow the engine to
cool before storing In any enclosure.