Cleaning; Storage - Craftsman 917.254550 Owner's Manual

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
Front-To-Rear Mower Adjustment
a To obtain the best cutting results, your mower hous-
ing should be adjusted so the front and rear flange
distance "D" (Fig. 32) is 1/2" lower in front when the
mower is positioned in the highest cutting 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 (Fig_ 33). Screw both nuts "F" up
EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig_ 33).
c When distance "D" is 1/2" lower at front than rear
tighten nuts "E".
d To lower rear of mower, loosen nut "F°'on both rear
suspension arms an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS
(Fig, 33),
e. When distance "D" is 1/2" lower at front than rear,
retighten nuts "E"
NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUN -
NIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO
MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL
BOTTTOM
OF
REAR
SUSPENSION
ARM
OF CURL
D
GROUND
LINE FRONT GROUND
REAR FLANGE LINE
REAR SUSPENSION
TRUNNION _GURE 32
REAR
SUSPENSI(
TRUNNION
NUT "'F"
REAR
SUSPENSION
ARM
LIFT
BRACKET
23. Storage
Removemowerfromtractorforwinterstorage Whenmower
is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove
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.
FIGURE 3 3
A. Fuel System
NOTE: GASOLINE STORAGE STABILIZER (SUCH AS
STA-BIL) MUST BE ADDED TO GASOLINE WHEN
STORING UNIT. SUCH AN ADDITIVE WILL MINI-
MIZE FUEL GUM DEPOSITS PREVENTING A
CLOGGED FUEL SYSTEM
Run engine 10 minutes after adding STA-BIL to gasoline to
allow additive to reach carburetor.
B. Engine Oil
Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine
oil, (See chart page 16)
C., Cylinder
1, Remove spark plug
2 Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole into
cylinder
3 Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few
seconds to distribute oil
4 Replace with new spark plug
Do Battery
1 Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of battery
2 Afteraperiodoftimeinstorage, batterymayrequire
recharging
E. General Cleaning
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc,, of all foreign matter
F. Store in a Clean Dry Area
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