Storage; Terminals - Craftsman 917.254791 Owner's Manual

STORAGE
CAUTION: Never store the tractor with
TRACTOR
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preventative, Store in a clean, dry area_
Cleane en_olnra_t_h_(Sre_n'_)_N,NG" in tha Ma,nta-
Inspect and replace bs!la, ff necessary (See belt re-
placement instructions In the Service and Adjustment_
section of this manual),
, Lubricate as shown tn the Maintenance section of this
manual.
. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws ere securely
_r,S_ own e _ '_sePp_ _t m __ ;g ePsa_ taSr _° r damage' breakage
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT,' IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSETS FROM FORMING IN ESSEN-
TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS
L.
ALSO, EXPERI ENCE INDICATES THAT
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE
THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE
WHILE IN STORAGE
Drain the fuel tank.
Start the engine and lel it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty
• Never use engine or carburetor cteaner producls in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur
Use fresh fuel next season
gas tank and carburetor ff using fuel stabilizer
BATTERY
Fully charge the battery for storage,
After a period o! time In storage, battery may requira
recharging
nance section of this manual)
After cleaning, leave cabfes disconnected and place
cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
Be sure battery drain tube la securety attach ed to drain
in battery tray,
ENGINE OIL
manuat)
CYLINDERS
* Remove spark plug(s)
,, Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug ho_e(s) into
cylinder(s)
' Tou_i_stg_tui_en okel Yt° "START" P°Siti°n for a few sec°nds
Replace with new spark plug(s)
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season to another
will cause your unit to rust
IMPORTANT= NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE EN-
GINE AND EXHAUSTAREAS ARE STi LL
WARM
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