Storage - Craftsman 917.383223 Owner's Manual

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OPERAION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
(CONT'D)
GAS:
• Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE
FIG. 8).
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blend-
ed 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_
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system shouldbe
emptied before storage for 30 days or longer° Drain
the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the
fueliines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season_ See Storage Instructions for additional
information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur°
ENGINE ZONECONTROL
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CAUTION: FEDERAL REGULATIONS R EQUIRE AN
ENGINE CONTROLTO BE INSTALLED ON THIS
LAWN MOWER IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE
RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. DO NOT
UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPTTO DE-
FEAT TIlE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR
CONTROL. T HEBLADE TURNS WHENTHEENGINE
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* Your lawn mower is equipped with an Operator
Engine Control Bar which requires the operator
to be positioned behind the Lawn Mower Han-
die to start and operate the lawn mower.
ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK
FIG. 8
TG START EHGUHE
• To start a cold engine, push Primer five (5) times
before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step
is not usually necessary when starting an engine
which has already run for a few minutes.
• Push Engine Speed Control Lever forward to
HIGH position_
o Hold Operator Presence Control Bar down to the
Handle and pull Starter Handle quickly. Do not
allow Starter Rope to snap back.
a To STOP engine, release Operator Presence Con-
tro! Bar°
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to
repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over prim-
ing may cause flooding and engine will not start. If
you do flood engine wait a few minutes before at-
tempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps.
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