Engine Oil - Craftsman 917.377641 Manual Del Operador

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ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent gum
depositsfrom forming in essential fuel system
parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose,
or tank during storage. Also, experience
indicatesthat alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol 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 fuel tank.
• 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.
, Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE; Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
altemative in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to
gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas
tank and 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.
- Pull starter handle slowly a few times to
distribute clio
= 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 to form and will cause
your unit 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.
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