Craftsman 917.387260 Manual Del Proprietário página 8

GAS
o Fill fueltank. Usefresh, clean,regular
unleadedgasolinewith a minimumof 8"7
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline,
Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat can be
usedwithin 30 days to assurefuel
freshness.
WARNING: Experience indicatesthat
alcoholblendedfuels (calledgasoholor
using ethanolor methanol)can attract
moisturewhich leadsto separationand
formationof acidsduringstorage. Acidic
gas can damagethe fuel systemof an
enginewhilein storage. Toavoidengine
problems,the fuel systemshouldbe
emptiedbeforestorageof 30 days or
tonger. Drain the fuel tank,startthe
engineand let it run untilfuel lines and
carburetorare empty. Usefresh fuel next
season. SeeStorageInstructionsfor
additionalinformation. Neveruse engine
or carburetorcleanerproductsin fuel tank
or permanentdamagemay occur.
Gasoline filler
cap
Engine oil cap
w/dipstick
TO START ENGINE
o To start a cold engine, push primer five
(5) times before trying to start. Use a
firm push° This step is not usually
necessary when starting an engine
which has already run for a few
minutes.
o Hotd operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back°
o To stop engine, release operator
presence control bar°
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In
warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you
do flood engine, wait a few minutes
before attempting to start and do not
repeat priming steps_
MOWING TIPS
° Under certain conditions, such as very
tall grass, it may be necessary to raise
the height of cut to reduce pushing
effort and to keep from overloading the
engine and leaving clumps of grass
clippings.
° For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut and raise the rear of the
lawn mower housing one (1) wheel
adjuster setting higher than the front for
better discharge of grass,
° When using a rear discharge lawn
mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of
cut grass may not enter the grass
catcher. Reduce ground speed
(pushing speed) and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a second time.
o If a trail of grass clippings is left on the
right side of a rear discharge lawn
mower, mow in a clockwise direction
with a small overlap to collect the
clippings on the next pass_
o Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chafL
This will help engine air flow and extend
engine life.
° Pores in cloth grass catchers can
become filled with dirt and dust with use
and catchers will collect less grass. To
prevent this, regularly hose catchers off
with water and let dry before using.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up grass
and trash_ Clean UNDERSIDE OF
MOWER HOUSING after each use. See
"Cleaning" in CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES section of this
manual.
• The special mulching blade will recut
the grass clippings many times and
reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into the
grass and not be noticed. Also, the
mulched grass will biodegrade quickly
to provide nutrients for the lawn_
Always mulch with your highest engine
(blade) speed as this will provide the
best recutting action of the blades,
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