•

Cleantheengineandtheentireunitthoroughly.

Itis importanttopreventgumdepositsfromformingin

•

Refertoenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage

essentialfuelsystempartssuchasthecarburetor,fuel

 

instructions.

filter,fuelhoseor tankduringstorage.Also,alcohol

•

Ifstoringin anunventilatedormetalstorageshed,

blendedfuels(calledgasoholorusingethanolor

 

coatmetalpartswithlightoilorsiliconetoprevent

methanol)canattractmoisturewhichleadsto separa-

 

rust.

tion andformationof acidsduringstorage.Acidicgas

•

Storeunitina clean,dryarea.

candamagethefuel systemof anenginewhilein

 

 

storage.

 

 

Toavoidengineproblems,thefuel systemshouldbe

 

 

emptiedbeforestorageof 30 daysorlonger.Follow

 

 

theinstructionsin theengine'sOperating&

 

 

MaintenanceManual.

PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE(S)

Enginefailstostart 1. Sparkplugwiredisconnected.

2.Safetyswitchnotcontacted.

3.Fueltankempty,orstalefuel.

4.Fuelshut-offvalveclosed (ifsoequipped).

CORRECTIVEACTION

1.Connect wire to spark plug.

2.Correctly install hose adapter nozzle.

3.Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

4.Open fuel shut-off valve.

 

5.

Faultysparkplug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

Lossof power;

1. Sparkplugwireloose

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

operationerratic.

2.

UnitrunningonCHOKE.

2.

Move choke

lever to OFF position.

 

3.

Blockedfuellineorstalefuel.

3.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean

 

4.

Waterordirtinfuelsystem.

 

fresh gasoline.

 

4.

Disconnect

fuel line at carburetor to drain

 

 

 

 

 

fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

5.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

5.

Adjust

carburetor.*

 

 

6.

Dirty air cleaner.

6.

Service

air cleaner.*

 

Engineoverheats

1.

Carburetor not adjusted

1.

Adjust

carburetor.*

 

 

 

properly.

2.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Engine

oil level low.

Fill crankcase

with proper

oil.

Toomuchvibration

 

Loose

parts or damaged

 

Stop engine

immediately

and disconnect

 

 

impeller.

 

spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

 

 

 

 

 

Make all necessary repairs. If vibration

continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer.

Unitdoesnot discharge

1.

Discharge

chute (elbow)

1.

Stop

engine immediately

and

disconnect

 

clogged.

 

 

spark plug wire. Clean inside of housing

 

 

 

 

and discharge chute (elbow).

 

2.

Foreign object lodged in

2.

Stop

engine immediately

and

disconnect

 

impeller.

 

 

spark

plug wire. Remove

lodged object.

3.

Vac Cart

is full.

3.

Empty cart.

 

 

*Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest authorized service dealer.

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486.24504 specifications

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When it comes to maintenance, the Craftsman 486.24504 is engineered to simplify the process. Its easy-access components allow for quick oil changes and air filter replacements, helping ensure the mower remains in peak operating condition year after year.

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