Craftsman 37763 Owner's Manual page 15

Operator presence
control bar
Upper handle
Uft up
Uftup
Mowing
Lower position
handle
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ENGINE
FUELSYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent gum
depositsfrom forming in essential fuel system
parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose,
or tank duringstorage. Also, experience
intimatesthat alcoholblended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisturewhich leads to separation and
formaUon of acids duringstorage. Acidicgas
can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel
lines and carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizeris an acceptable
altemative in minimizingthe formation of fuel
gum depositsduringstorage. Add stabilizerto
gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the mk ratiofound on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizerto allow the stabir_.erto
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas
tank and carburetorif using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with enginewaml) andreplace
clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in lhe
Maintenance section of thisl_"--tahU .i_ ._
CYMNDER
• Remove s park plug.
• Pour one ounce (29 mi) of oil through spark
plug hole intocylinder.
• Pull starter handle slowly a few times to
dL_tn]_Jte oil.
• Replace with new spark plug.
BATTERY
Disconnect the battery from the engine
connector and charge battery 48 hours.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to-----
another.
• Replaceyourgasoline c an if yourcan starts
torust Rustand/or dirt i nyourgasoline w iU
cause problems.
• If possible, store yourunit indoors a nd cover
it togiveprotection from dustand dirL
• Cover yourunit with a suitable protective
coverthat does not retain moisture. Do not
use plastic. Plastic cannotbreathe which
allows condensation t oformand wiUcause
your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.
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.
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