Craftsman 917.377821 Owner's Manual page 18

ENGINEOIL
Drain oil (with
engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in
the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pourone ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to
distributeoil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can
startsto rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.
• If possible,store your unit indoors and
cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.
• Cover your unitwith a suitable protec-
tive cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe, which allows condensationto
form and will cause 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. Allowthe engine to cool before
storingin any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a Sears Service Center.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Stale fuel.
4. Water in fuel.
5. Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
8. Control bar in released
position.
9. Control bar defective.
10. Fuel valve lever (if so
equipped) in OFF position.
11.Weak battery (if equipped).
12. Disconnectedbattery
connector (if equipped).
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7.
Fill fuel tank.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
Connect wire to plug.
Replace spark plug.
Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter.
8. Depress controlbar to
handle.
9. Replace control bar.
lO.Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
11. Charge battery.
12. Connect battery to engine.
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