Storage - Craftsman 917.254611 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
f_
g_
ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS
EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16" (4.75
ram) HEIGHT CHANGE°
Be sureall nuts are securely tightened..
Replace cover.
FRONT-TO-REAR MOWER ADJUSTMENT
a. Toobtainthebestcuttingresults, yourmowerhous-
trig should be adjusted so the front and rear flange
distance"D"(Fig. 36) is 112"(!327 cm) _wer infront
when the mower is positionedin the hignestcutting
position.
NOTE: MEASURE DISTANCE "D"FROM GROUND LINE
TO BOTTOM OF CURL ON RIGHT REAR
FLANGE AND COMPARE TO DISTANCE"D" AT
BOTTOM OF CURL ON RIGHT FRONT FLANGE.
b.. To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E" on both rear
suspension arms. Screw both nuts =F_ up EQUAL
NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig..37)..
co When distance =D" is 1/2" (1o27cm) lower at front
than rear tightennuts "E'..
d. To lower rear of mower, loosennut "F"on both rear
suspensionarms an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS
(Fig. 37).
e. When distance "D" is 1/2" (1.27 cm) lower at front
than rear, retighten nuts "E.
NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUN-
NIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO
MOWER WiLL STAY LEVEL°
27. Storage
Remove mower from tractorfor winter storage. When mow-
er is to be stored for a period of time, clean itthoroughly,re-
move all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Give blades and underside
of housing a good coat of grease or rust preventative.Store
in a clean dry area.
A. Fuel System
it is importantto prevent gum deposits from formingin es-
sontial fuel system parts such as the cart_Jretor,fuel filter,
fuelhose, ortank duringstorage Also,experience indicates
thatalcohol blendedfuels(calledgasoholorusingethanolor
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formationof acids during storage Acidicgas can oam-
age the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, the fuel system shouldbe emptied before
storageof 30 days or longer.
B. Engine O11
Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil,
(See chart page 16)
C. Cylinder
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pour one ounce (29_5 ml) of oil through spark plug
hole in to cylinder.
3. Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few sec-
onds to distribute oil.
4o Replace with new spark plug..
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
,\
BOTTOM
OF CURL
\
\
\
REAR
SUSPENSION
ARM
REAR
SUSPENSION
TRUNNION
ID
GROUND
LINE
FIGURE 36
NUT "E"\
REAR
TRUNNION
NUT "F"
REAR
SUSPENSION
ARM
LIFT
BRACKET
D. Battery
FIGURE37
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LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS,
FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS
AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN
AROUND BATTERIES.
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1_ Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of
battery.
2.. Disconnect BLACK battery cabte from
negative side of battery.
3,, Disconnect RED battery cable from positive
side o! battery.
4. Position cables down and away from battery,
E. General Cleaning
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc of all foreign matter.
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