Immediately prepare your trimmer for stor- age at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

TRIMMER

When trimmer is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dryarea.

1.Clean entire trimmer (See"CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

2.Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

3.Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and

pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

4.Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE

You can fold your trimmer handle for storage.

•Loosen handle knob enough to allow upper handle to be folded forward.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for

storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables.

Also, 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 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.

Handle knob

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.

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 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 trimmer while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

AI:ICAUTION: Never store the trimmer with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before

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917.77376 specifications

The Craftsman 917.77376 is a robust lawn tractor designed to deliver reliable performance and functionality to homeowners and landscapers alike. With its powerful engine and versatile features, this model caters to a wide range of mowing and lawn care needs.

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