Engine Oil; Troubleshooting - Craftsman 38514 Owner's Manual

stabilizerto gasoline in fuel tank or stor-
age container. Always follow the mix ratio
found on stabilizer container, Run engine
at least 10 minutesafter adding stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer to reachthe 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.
_I, 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
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11. Weak battery (if equipped).
12. Disconnected battery
connector (if equipped).
to a Sears Parts &
Repair
Center.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Does not start 1. Dirty air filter.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Stale fuel.
4. Water in fuel.
5. Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
Control bar in released
position.
Control bar defective.
Fuel valve lever (if so
equipped) in OFF position.
CORRECTION
1, Clean/replace air filter.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
5. Connect wire to plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter.
8. Depress control bar to
handle.
9. Replace control bar.
10,Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position,
11, Charge battery,
12, Connect battery to engine,
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