Craftsman 917.37074 manual At T E Ry, Engine

1.Loosenthe two (2) handleknobson

sides of the upperhandleand allow handleto fold downto the rear.

2.Removethe two (2) handleknobsand carriagebolts on sides of the lower handleand pivot entire handleas- semblyforwardand allow it to reston mower.

3.Reinstallknobsand carriageboltsto lower handleor handlebracketsfor

safe keeping.

•Whensetting up your handlefromthe storageposition,the lowerhandlewill requiremanuallylocking intothe mow- ing position.

IMPORTANT:When foldingthe handle for storageor transportation,be sure to fold the handleasshownor you may dam- agethe controlcables.

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control bar

FOLD

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STORAGE

Lower handle

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.

•Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- gine and letting 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 fresh fuel next season.

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

B AT T E RY

Handle bracket

Knob

"Bolt

Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours.

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 protect it from dust and dirt.

•Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive 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

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.

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

ACAUTION: 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.

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