Craftsman 38905 Cylinder, Other, Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction, Engine OIL

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ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER

1.Remove spark plug.

2.Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.

3.Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oi!.

4.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 protect it from dust and dirt.

•Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive 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.

• I,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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

= See appropriate

section in manual unless directed

to a Sears Parts & Repair Center.

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Does not start

1.

Dirty

air

filter.

 

2.

Out

of fuel.

 

 

 

3.

Stale

fuel.

 

 

 

4.

Water

in fuel.

 

5.

Spark

plug

wire is

 

 

disconnected.

 

6.

Bad spark

plug.

 

7.

Loose

blade

or broken

 

 

blade

adapter.

 

8.

Control

bar

in released

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

9.

Control

bar

defective.

 

10. Fuel valve lever (if so

 

 

equipped)

in OFF position.

 

11. Weak battery (if equipped).

 

12. Disconnected battery

 

 

connector

(if equipped).

. Clean/replace air filter.

2.Fill fuel tank.

3.Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

4.Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

5.Connect wire to plug.

6.Replace spark plug.

7.Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter.

8.Depress control bar to handle.

9.Replace control bar.

10.Turn fuel valve lever to the ON position.

11.Charge battery.

12.Connect battery to engine.

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