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Storage - Craftsman Mow-N-Vac 486.24505 Owner's Manual

5 h.p. mow-n-vac

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Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed,
coat metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent
rust.
Store unit in a clean, dry area.
PROBLEM
Engine fails to start
Loss of power;
operation erratic.
Engine overheats
Too much vibration
Unit does not
discharge
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
3. Fuel shut-off valve closed
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty spark plug.
1. Spark plug wire loose
2. Unit running on CHOKE.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Carburetor out of adjustment.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
1. Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
2. Engine oil level low.
Loose parts or damaged
impeller.
1. Discharge chute (elbow)
clogged.
2. Foreign object lodged in
impeller.
3. Mow-N-Vac cart is full.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Open fuel shut-off valve.
5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
1. Connect and tighten spl,rk plug wire.
2. Move choke lever to OFF position.
3. Clean fuel line; filltank with clean
fresh gasoline.
4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain
fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Adjust carburetor.*
6. Service air cleaner.*
1. Adjust carburetor.*
2. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Make all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by an
authorized service dealer.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean inside of housing
and discharge chute (elbow).
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.
3. Stop engine and empty cart.
*Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE:
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments
listed above, please contact your nearest authorized
service
dealer.
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