Engine Fuel System; Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.377282 El Manual Del Propietario

ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: tt is importantto prevent
gum depositsfromformingin essentialfuel
systemparts such as carburetor,fuel filter,
fuel hose,or tank duringstorage.Also,
experienceindicatesthat alcoholblended
fuels (calledgasoholor usingethanol
or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage.. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage,
. Drain the fuet tank,
o Start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty,
• Never use engine or' carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur,
o Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in rue! tank or storage
container, Always follow the mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least I0 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-
tor. Do not drain the gas tank and
TROUBLESHOOTING CFIART
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil (See "ENGINE" in
the Customer Responsibilities section of
this manual).
CYLINDER
o Remove spark plug,
,, Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder,
° Put! starter handle slowly a few times to
distribute oil,
o Replace with new spark plug..
OTHER
° Do not store gasoline from one season
to another°
° Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rust,, Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems
° If possible, store your unit indoors and
cover it to give protection from dust and
dirt.,
• Cover your unit with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture Do
not use plastic, Plastic cannot breathe
which allows condensation lo form and
will cause your unil to rust°
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
engine 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 engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Does not start ° Dirty air filter,
o Out of fuel.
o Stale fuel.,
o
o
Water in fuelo
o
Spark plug wire is °
disconnected°
Bad spark plug.
Loose blade or broken blade ,,
adapter.,
Conbol bar in released •
position°
Control bar defective.
CORRECTION
Clean/replace air filter.
Fill fuel tank_
Drain tank and refill with
fresh clean fuel.
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor and refill tank
with fresh gasoline.
Conned wire_to plug
Replace spark plug,
Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter,,
Depress control bar to
handle.
o Repla_;e control bar:
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