Craftsman 247.38528 manual Preparing the Engine, Preparing the Lawn Mower

Neverstorelawnmowerwithfuel intankindoorsorin poorly ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmayreachan openflame,spark, or pilot lightas ona furnace,waterheater,clothesdryer,or gas appliance.

PREPARING THE ENGINE

Forenginesstoredover30days:

1.Topreventgum fromforminginfuel systemoron carburetor parts,runengineuntilit stopsfromlackof fuel oradda gasoline additiveto thegas in thetank. If youuse agas additive,runthe enginefor severalminutesto circulatethe additivethroughthe carburetor--afterwhichthe engineandfuel canbe storedupto 24months.

2.Whileengineis stillwarm,changethe oil.

3.Cleanengineof surfacedebris.

PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER

•Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedinthe lubrica- tion instructions.

•Donot usea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.

•Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto prevent rusting.

•Referto PREPARINGTHE ENGINEfor correctenginestorage instructions.

•Store mowerin a dry,cleanarea. Do notstorenexttocorrosive materials,suchas fertilizer.

Whenstoringany typeof powerequipmentina poorlyventilatedor metalstorageshed,care shouldbetakento rust-prooftheequipment. Usinga lightoil orsilicone,coatthe equipment,especiallycablesand all movingpartsof yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.

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