Craftsman 917.388732 owner manual Engine Fuel System, Engine OIL, Cylinder, Other, Correction

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

iMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that 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.

1.Drain the fuel tank.

2.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 flesh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits dudng 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 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 oil.

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 give protectionfrom 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 engone 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEMCAUSE

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.	Bed spark plug.
	7.	Loose blade or broken
		blade adapter.
	8.	Control bar in released
		position.
	9.	Control bar defective.

CORRECTION

1.Clean/replace air filter.

2.Fill fuel tank.

3.Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean fuel.

4.Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank

with fresh gasoline.

5.Connect wire to plug.

6.Replace spark plug.

7.Tighten blade belt or replace blade adapter.

8.Depress control bar to handle.

9.Replace control bar.

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