Engine Oil - Craftsman 917.272068 Owner's Manual

16.0 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Immediately
prepare your tractor for
storage
at the end of the season
or if the
tractor will not be used for 30 days or
more.
CAUTION:
Never store the tractor
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.
TRACTOR
Remove mower from tractor for winter
storage.
When 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.
1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance
section
of this
manual).
2.
Inspect and replace
belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions
in
the Service
and Adjustments
section
of this manual).
3.
Lubricate
as shown in the Mainte-
nance section
of this manual.
4.
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely
fastened.
Inspect moving
parts for damage,
breakage
and wear.
Replace
if necessary.
5. Touch
up all rusted or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand lightly before
painting.
BA'I-rERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a period of time in storage,
battery
may require
recharging.
• To help prevent
corrosion
and power
leakage
during long periods
of storage,
battery
cables should
be disconnected
and battery
cleaned
thoroughly
(see
'q-O CLEAN BATTERY
AND TERMI-
NALS" in the Maintenance
section
of
this manual).
• After cleaning,
leave cables discon-
nected
and place cables where
they
cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
• If battery
is removed
from tractor for
storage,
do not store battery directly
on
concrete
or damp surfaces.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
hose, or tank during storage.
Also, 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.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run until the
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 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,
ENGINEOIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil.
(See "ENGINE"
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
1.
Remove spark plug(s).
2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark
plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).
3.
Turn ignition key to start position for a
few seconds to distribute oil.
4.
Replace
with new spark plug(s).
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 tractor indoors
and cover it to give protection
from dust
and dirt.
• Cover your tractor
with a suitable
protective
cover that does not
retain
moisture.
Do not use plastic.
Plastic
cannot
breathe
which allows
conden-
sation to form and will cause your
tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover tractor while
engine
and exhaust
areas are still warm.
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