Storage - Craftsman 917.388320 Owner's Manual

ENGINE
CARBURETOR
If your engine does not operate properlydue
to suspected carburetor problems, take your
lawnrnower to an authorized service center
for repair or adjustment.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine
governor, which is factory set for proper
engine speed. Overspeeding the engine
above the factory high speed setting can be
dangerous, ifyou think the engine-governed
high speed needs adjusting, contactyour
nearest authorized service center, which has
proper equipment and experience to make
any necessary adjustments.
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set, Do
not attempt to increase engine speed or it
may resultin personal injury° If you believe
that the engine is runningtoo fast or too slow,
take your lawn mower to an author_zed
service center for repair and adjustment.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for
storage at the end of the season or if the unit
will not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWNMOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
manual).
= Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
o Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins
are securely fastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
° Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE
o You can fold your lawn mower handle
for storage.
° Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on
sides of the upper handle and allow
handle to fold down to the rear.
° Squeeze the bottom ends of lower
handle toward each other until pins in
handle clear the brackets and pivot
entire handle assembly forward and
allow it to rest on mower.
° When setting up your handle from the
storage position, the lower handle will
require manually locking into the
mowing position.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for
storage or transportation, be sure to fold
the handle as shown or you may damage
the control cables.
High
Handle pin
Low
3-position
Handle
adjustment
bracket
Operator Presence
Control Bar "_ .
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Handle _Y/,// _ ,/2"_
Fold Forward _ _;'_
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Mo ing
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Lower
Handle
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: tt is important to prevent
_uUmdeposits from forming in essential
el system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol
blended 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.
= Drain the fuel tank.
= Start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
° Use fresh fuel next season°
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. Always follow the mix
ratio found on stabilizer container° Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank
and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
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