Craftsman 917.389053 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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