Craftsman 944.36153 owner manual Handle, Engine Fuel System, Engine OIL

Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mower for

storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

1.Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

2.Lubricate as shown in the Mainte- nance 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 lawn mower handle for

storage.

t.Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward.

2.Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle

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

•When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position.

	Lower handle
	Handle
Sueeze to fold	bracket
	Hairpin cotter

pin

Operator presence

contrc

Fold

backward

Mowing position

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, f fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that 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.

1.Drain the fuel tank.

2.Start the engine and let 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 t0 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).

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