Craftsman 917.38919 - Manual (Page 10)

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Your engina will not tun properly and may be
darnagad by using a dirty air (lltar.
Raplace the airfittaravoty year, mots often If you mow
In uGiy dusty, ditty conditions. Do not wash alrfiltar.
1. Turn cower to the left (counterdockwisa) and
ramova It and filter from flanga. Discard filler.
2. Clean covarand flange Ihoroughly.
3. Insert new filtarlnlo crauer.
4. PosSion cover and titter against flanga with tab on
cover inserted Into lowsrlett comer of slot in flange..
5. Push cover firmly against flange and turn ft to
the tight (dookwisa) as far as It will go. Be sure
retainers are locked around flange.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could
create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make your
engine start easier and run better Set spark plug
gap at .030 inch.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage
at the end of the season or If the unit will not be
used for 30 days or more.
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When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of
lime, dean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease,
leaves, etc. Slora in a dean, dry area.
• Clean entire lawn mower (See "Cleaning’ In the
Maintenance section of this manual). _
■ Lubrioala as shown in the Maintenance section of
this manual.
• 00 sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are
securely fastened- inspectmoving pans for
damage, breakage and wear. Replace If necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces;
sand lightly before painflng,
EMGtNE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to pravantgum
deposits from fonning in essential fuel system parts
such as carburetor, fuel filiar, fuel hose, or lank
during storage. Also, experfenca Indioates that
alcohol blandad fuels (called gasohol or using
alhanol or melhanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and formation of adds during
storage. Addle gas can damage the foe! system of
an engine while in storage.
- Drain Jhe fuel tank..
- Start the engine and let U гол until the foal lines
and carburetor ara empty,.
• Naverusa engina or carburetor cleaner produtrts
in the foal lank or permanent damage may occur.
- Use fresh fuel next season,.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable allsmativa
in minimizing the formation of foe! gum deposils
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline In fuel
tank or storage conlalner. Always follow the mix
ratio found on stfosllizar container. Run engine at
least
1 0 minutes after adding stabilizer lo allow the
stabilizer to reach fheTcarburetor. Do not drain the
gas lank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (virith engine warm) and replace with clean
engine oil, (See “To Change Engine OH* In the
Maintananco seciton of this manual),
CYUNDER
' Remove spark plug,.
• Pour one ounce (29 ml) pi oil through sparit plug
hole Into cylinder. ,
" Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
• Replâtra with now spark plug,
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- Done! store gasdino from one season to anoiher.
» Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust
Rust and/or rirtin your gasoline will cause probiems .
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt.
•> Covaryouf unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not iraa piastio. PlasUc
cannot breathe which allows condensation to form
and wilt cause your unit to rust
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engitte
and exhaust areas are still warm.
CAUTION; Never store the lawn mower with
gasoline in the tank Inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark- Allow the
engina fo cool before staring In any enclosure.