Craftsman 917O251550 owner manual Fuel System, Engine OIL

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

ENGINE

the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

FUEL SYSTEM

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CAUTION:

Never store the tractor with

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IMPORTANT:

IT IS IMPORTANT

TO PREVENT

GUM

gasoline in the tank inside a building

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DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM

PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,

FUEL FILTER,

where fumes may reach an open flame

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FUEL HOSE,

OR TANK

DURING

STORAGE

ALSO,

or spark

Allow the engine to cool

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EXPERIENCE

INDICATES

THAT

ALCOHOL BLENDED

storing in any enclosure.

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

before

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

TRACTOR

STORAGE.

ACIDIC GAS CAN

DAMAGE THE

FUEL

SYSTEM

OF AN ENGINE

WHILE

IN STORAGE.,

Remove mower

from tractor for winter storage.. When

•

Drain

the

fuel tank.

mower i_ to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor-

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

oughly, remove

alt dirt,

grease, leaves, etco Store in a

carburetor

are empty.,

clean, dry are&

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe

•

Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer

fuel tank or permanent damage

may occur.

Responsibilities section of this manual)°

°

Use fresh fuel next season°

•

Inspect and

replace

belts, if necessary (See belt

re-

NOTE:

Fuel

stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative

in

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

section of this manual)_

°

Lubricate as shown

in the Customer Responsibilities

age° Add stabilizer to gasotine in fuel tank or storage

container° Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

section of this manual.

container.

Run engine at least

10 minutes after adding

° Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

stabilizer

to allow the stabilizerto

reach the carburetor.

Do

fastened, inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

and wear. Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

°Fully charge the battery for storage_

,,After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging,

°To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, batter/ cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Jn the C[ s-

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).

°After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals.

. Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

°If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces°

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manua0_

CYLINDERS

°Remove spark plugis).

°Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hofe(s) into cylinder(s),

•Turn ignition key to"START' position for a few seconds to distribute oil

•Replace with new spark plug(s),.

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 problemso

°If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt..

°Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture° Do not use plastic. PPastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust,

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM,.

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