Storage - Craftsman 917.254622 Owner's Manual

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: ONE R()TATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS
EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16"
HEIGHT CHANGE.
C.
d.
a.
NOTE:
f, Be sure all nuts are securely tightened.
g. Replace cover.
Front-To-Rear Mower Adjustment
a. To obtain the best cutting results, your mower
housing should be adjusted so the front and rear
flange distance "D'" (Fig. 34) 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. Screw both nuts "'F'" up
EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig. 35).
When distance "'D'" is I/2" lower at front than
rear tighten nuts "E".
To lower rear of mower, loosen nut "F" on both
rear suspension arms an EQUAL NUMBER OF
TURNS (Fig. 35).
When distance "'D'" is 1/2" lower at front than
rear, retighten nuts "E".
WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUN-
NIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO
MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL.
LINE
REAR
SUSPENSION
TRUNNION
NUTE
R£AR
SU_ENStON
TRUNNION "_
NUT"F'
REAR
SUSPENSION
ARM
/
GROUND
LINE
FIGURE 34
/
REAR
SUSPENSION
ARM
LIFT
BRACKET
26, Storage
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. give
blades and underside of housing a good coat of grease
or rust preventative. Store in a clean dry area.
FIGURE 35
A, Fuel System
It is important to prevent gum deposits from form-
ing in essential fuel system parts such as the car-
buretor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at
tract moisture which leads to separation and forma-
tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system of an engine while in storage, To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
B. Engine Off
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 oi! through spark plug hole in-
to cylinder.
3, Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few
seconds to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
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D, Battery
1. Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of
battery
2. Disconnect cable from positive side of battery.
E. General Cleaning
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
F. Store in a clean, dry area.