Craftsman 247.889980 manual Preparing The Engine, Preparing The Lawn Mower, Partno. Description

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PREPARING THE ENGINE

Neverstorelawnmowerwithfuel intankindoorsor inpoorly 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 sixmonths.

2.Whileengineis stillwarm,changethe oil.

3.Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz. (30 rnl)of clean engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and reinstallthe sparkplug.

4.Cleanengineof surfacedebris.

PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER

Whenstoringthe mowerinan unventilatedor metalstorageshed, careshouldbetakento rustproofthe non-paintedsurfaces.Using a lightoil or silicone,coatthe equipment,especiallyany springs, bearings,andcables.

Removealldirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment.

Followlubricationrecommendations.

Storeequipmentina clean,dry area.Do notstoreinan area whereequipmentis presentthat mayuse a pilotlightor has a componentthatcan createa spark.

Thefollowingattachmentsandaccessoriesareavailablefor the lawnmower.Contacta SearsServiceCenter1-800-4-MY-HOME®for more information.

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Craftsman 247.889980 manual Preparing The Engine, Preparing The Lawn Mower, Partno. Description